STCI-REG NURSE ICD/PACEMAKER

General Purpose of Job:

The Arrhythmia Clinic Device Nurse will function under the direction of the physicians and the Arrhythmia Practice Supervisor. The device nurse will provide quality patient care, including device interrogation, interpretation, and ongoing patient education

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

1. Perform ICD and pacemaker interrogation; interpret findings, device programming, and documentation as assigned.

2. Perform patient assessments including but not limited to patient symptoms, vital signs and medication usage, as it pertains to device interrogation findings.

3. Perform patient teaching regarding initial device implants, device precautions and device procedures.

4. Phone triage, pertaining to device patients.

5. Provide procedure instructions.

6. Perform Telephonic/Remote device interrogations.

7. Maintain supplies inventory.

8. Performs all assigned duties in a professional, accurate and timely manner.

9. Travel to satellite device clinics as assigned.

10. Other duties as assigned.