REGISTERED NURSE (Ambulatory Care Services- Cardiovascular Center Device RN)

• Coordinates procedural preparation and follow up for patients with complex cardiac arrhythmias and disorders.
• Collaborates with other health care professionals, such as physicians, referring offices, scheduling, nursing, and diagnostic services to provide a coordinated plan of care for our patients.
• Reviews patient medical records from referring physicians and establishes diagnosis and treatment plan with the medical staff.
• Interrogates pacemakers, ICD’s and other devices. Adjusts settings of CIED based on protocol and under supervision and direction of EP Fellows, APP’s, and Attending physicians.
• Provide ongoing Cardiology patient support per clinical and QI protocols.
• Participate in ongoing research studies and in the development, implementation, evaluation and outcome monitoring of clinical care for Cardiology patients.
• Coordinate and follow-up of Cardiology patient test and procedures.
• Communicate plans of care with patients, family members, physicians and other consulting services.
• Develops, evaluates, and reviews current nursing protocols and standards of care for cardiac patients utilizing current research and clinical practice guidelines.

Expectations

• Must have obtained ACLS certification within 6 month of hire.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills through use of the nursing process, excellent problem-solving skills, and demonstrated ability to set priorities.
• Demonstrate customer service, interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to build respectful relationships within and between units and individuals.
• Demonstrate adaptability to changing needs and priorities based on unit, department, and institutional goals/objectives.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills providing patient and family education related to chronic conditions.
• Proficiency with typing and electronic health record documentation.
• Ability to manage complex clinical issues utilizing assessment skills, protocols, and evidence-based interventions.

Required Qualifications

• Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Michigan.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a RN caring for cardiovascular patients
• Minimum of one (1) year within the last 5 years of experience with interrogation and programing of CIEDs
• BLS certification

In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.

RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):
You must attach a complete and accurate resume and cover letter to be fully considered for this position.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• At least one (1) year of recent (within the last three (3) years) ambulatory care experience as a RN
• Experience as a RN using clinical protocols to make decisions for adult patients.
• Cardiology experience in a critical care setting within the last five (5) years.
• ACLS certification