EP Cardiac Registered Nurse
Company: Lowell General Hospital
Location: North Chelmsford
Posted on: February 3, 2025
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Job Description:
Location: Lowell General Hospital - 14 Research Place - North
Chelmsford, MAHours: 32 hours weekly, Three 10-hour day shifts
during the week.Job DescriptionThe Cardiac Device Clinic is a
dedicated ambulatory clinic providing outpatient, regularly
scheduled, and remote management of patients with cardiac
implantable electrical devices (CIEDs). Under the supervision of
the Nurse Manager and Medical Director, the Cardiac Device
Technician will assist in the management of all patients with
CIEDs. Primarily the daily review and documentation of remote
pacemaker, ICD, and implantable loop recorder (ILR) transmissions
and alerts. This ambulatory setting requires the Device Nurse to
work in a patient centric environment with a team approach to
delivery of care. The Device Nurse must possess strong written and
verbal communication skills in order to maximize the clinical
relationship with the physician providers, independent licensed
providers (NP/PA), clinical administrative staff, and other device
center staff.Responsibilities include: ---Daily review and
documentation of remote transmissions. ---Appropriate communication
of findings requiring further attention with responsible MD or
NP/PA. ---Enrollment, education, scheduling, and maintenance of
patients in various remote monitoring systems (Carelink, Latitude,
Merlin, Biotronik) Assists with management and maintenance of the
remote monitoring program (Carelink, Latitude, Merlin,
Biotronik).Responsibilities include: ---Triaging reports on a daily
basis ---Patient notification of follow-up ---Assists patients with
transmissions over the phone ---Troubleshoot issues with the remote
monitoring systems ---Assists with devices advisories/recalls
---Seeks assistance from device industry representatives as needed.
- Assists with 'off schedule' or PRN in-person device
interrogations in device clinic ---Interrogate, interpret, and
program a wide range of cardiac devices with minimal provider
supervision. ---When performing in-person interrogations, the
device technician is responsible activities associated with rooming
a patient. These may include but are not limited to: Collection of
patients from waiting area, Vital Signs, and 12-lead
electrocardiogram. - Troubleshoot cardiac device issues and take
immediate steps toward resolution Collaborate with physician/nurse
practitioner regarding device status and accurately document device
analysis for review. - Educate patients on all aspects of their
device including remote monitoring and follow-up protocol. ---Serve
as resource to providers and other employees regarding device
patients and services. ---Keep equipment in good working condition
and notify appropriate personnel of problem areas or safety issues.
---Participate in professional development activities and maintain
professional affiliations. ---Accountable for following the
guidelines for attendance, punctuality and overall dependability.
Performs other duties as assigned. - Registered RN with current
licensure and 3 year's experience in Electrophysiology is strongly
preferred - Current experience reviewing and managing remote device
transmissions is strongly preferred. - Certification by IHBRE
within three years of employment is strongly preferred and
encouraged but not mandatory. - Excellent interpersonal skills to
interact effectively with patients, visitors, and office personnel.
- The ability to work as a team member, promoting a caring and
collegial attitude toward fellow employees. - The ability to
organize and prioritize work. - Demonstration of independent
judgment within the scope of this position. - Well-developed
organizational skills in order to determine the needs of patients.
- The ability to stand, walk, and bend for an extended period of
time. - Demonstration of flexibility and willingness to adapt to
diverse role as member of the patient care team. - Demonstrated
proficiency in English verbal and written communication skills. -
Ability to read, write, perform simple arithmetic calculations in
English required. - Ability to communicate effectively using voice
mail, e-mail, fax machine, telephone, etc. - Demonstrated customer
service skills. -Minimum Qualifications: -1. Massachusetts RN
Licensure. -2. Two (2) years of clinical nursing experience. -3.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required. -4. ACLS
Certification required. -Preferred Qualifications: -1. Bachelor of
Science in Nursing (BSN). -2. Three (3) years of clinical nursing
experience. -3. Department Specific: Certification(s) relevant to
the department and the type of patient care being provided. -
-Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities
listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work
and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. - Other duties
and responsibilities may be assigned. - -1. Performs nursing
activities that create a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic
environment for patients and staff, with the aim of promoting
comfort and healing and preventing unnecessary suffering. Includes,
but is not limited to, vigilance, engagement, and responsiveness of
caregivers, including family and healthcare personnel. -2. Shows
respect for patients/family dignity and privacy in all
patient/family interactions. Establishes and maintains mutual trust
within the nurse-patient/family relationship. - - -3. Assesses and
identifies expected patient outcomes based on diagnosis, data, and
patient's concerns. - -4. Listens and acknowledges patients/family
knowledge of self and engages their participation in care. -
Identifies cultural needs (i.e. language, etc) to develop a care
plan that enhances the health care experience. Recognizes
patient/family rights through support of their informed decisions
and advanced directives. -5. Develops and implements individualized
outcomes-based care plans incorporating the patient and family's
readiness and barrier to learning. Provides and coordinates health
teaching which is required by individuals, families and groups to
maintain an optimal level of health. -6. Utilizes evidence-based
interventions and treatments specific to the diagnosis or problem.
-7. Documents per hospital and regulatory requirements/policies,
all aspects of care, including but not limited to,
treatments/procedures performed and patient response. Documents the
implementation and any modifications, including changes or
omissions, of the identified plan. -8. Performs procedures and
treatments using nursing knowledge and judgment, according to
established unit/practice area guidelines and professional
standards -9. Safely administers and assesses the patient response
to medication utilizing essential knowledge of pharmacology and
Hospital and Department Standards of Care -10. Evaluates the
effectiveness of the planned strategies in relation to patient
responses and the attainment of expected outcomes including patient
response and if desired outcomes have not been achieved. -11.
Develops, communicates, and coordinates a comprehensive discharge
plan utilizing appropriate resources and referrals to community
resources to ensure a seamless transition for the patient and their
family. -12. Develops a comprehensive educational plan for the
patient and family, utilizing appropriate resources and documents
according to the department's documentation standards. -13.
Participates in hospital and/or unit based patient safety, quality
improvement, and process improvement activities to support and
improve patient outcomes. - Activities may include data collection,
analysis and evaluation. -14. Provides leadership at the bedside as
a delegator, collaborator, facilitator, and communicator. -15.
Maintains a collaborative work relationship with peers and
colleagues in order to create a positive and professional work
environment. -16. Supports collaboration with nursing colleagues
and other disciplines to implement plan of care by participation in
nursing, physician, and case management reporting rounds. -17.
Delegates responsibilities to others with an understanding of their
roles, knowledge and capabilities -18. Identifies and treats both
internal and external customers with courtesy, respect and caring
behavior. Acknowledges cultural differences that exist among staff
and patients. -19. Participates in lifelong learning activities
that assist in developing and maintaining their continuing
competence, enhance their professional practice and support
achievement of their career goals. -20. Incorporates new knowledge
and strategies to initiate change in nursing care practices -21.
May assume charge nurse functions in collaboration with unit
leadership -22. Precepts and mentors newly hired staff and nursing
students -23. Seeks out advanced certification opportunities and
ongoing education opportunities -24. Investigates available
technology and resources to apply evidence based practice and
research into daily professional activities -25. Promotes unit and
organizational growth through a shared governance model -26.
Attends and actively participates in staff meetings. - Accepts
responsibility for reading staff meeting minutes when not able to
attend. -27. Practices in accordance with the Massachusetts Nurse
Practice Act, American Nurses Association scope and Standards of
Practice, Quality Caring framework and professional practice model
at Lowell General Hospital. - -Physical Requirements: - -1.
Occasional lifting of 30-35 lbs and turning patients. -2. Prolonged
standing and walking. -3. Occasional twisting, bending, reaching,
pushing/pulling, sitting, kneeling, and squatting. -4. Exposure to
infectious disease and possible carcinogenic chemicals. -5.
Exposure of blood-borne pathogens. -6. Requires fine manual
dexterity to lift and maneuver patients. -7. Requires visual and
aural acuity necessary to monitor patient care. - -Skills &
Abilities: -1. Ability to effectively communicate with patients,
families, physicians, and healthcare team. -2. Knowledge of and
application of the nursing process. -3. Ability to provide care for
a designated group of patients according to unit guidelines and
hospital policies, procedures and protocols. -4. Knowledge of
current trends in healthcare including but not limited to advances
in technology, pharmacology, treatment care modalities, quality and
patient safety. -5. Presents self in a professional and calm
manner. - - -6. Ability to handle emergency and crisis situations.
-7. May be subjected to irregular hours. -
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing
together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver
exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers
across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell
General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial
Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network,
and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity
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