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At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

Bon Secours

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Cardiac Device Specialist** **-** **Bon Secours - Bon Secours - Cardiology, St. Francis Medical Center - Midlothian, VA

Job Summary:

Functions as a member of the physician practice team, conducting duties such as: performing follow up testing of all cardiac rhythm management devices, including remote monitoring under the direction of the physician. The nurse will also support the Electrophysiology team (duties including phone triage, patient education, and other related tasks). _Travel to other sites is required._

+ Responsible for providing professional nursing care in the analysis of data for patients with implantable cardiac devices including pacemakers, defibrillators and loop devices, following established standards and practices.

+ The RN must be able to demonstrate the professional nursing skills to evaluate patients with arrhythmias and the technical skills to evaluate patients with cardiac rhythm management devices as well as the ability to program settings and troubleshoot in collaboration with electrophysiology specialists.

+ This position requires highly specialized knowledge of various manufacturers and models of these devices and their functions along with the ability to acquire, maintain and integrate new technologies as they evolve.

+ Promotes quality patient care.

+ Triages phone calls and completes programming orders according to established protocols.

+ Performs interrogation, evaluation, and reprogramming of all manufacturers models of cardiac rhythm management devices. Reviews remote, trans-telephonic, and in-office evaluations and completes documentation according to protocols.

+ Provides patient and family education with appropriate documentation in EMR and CareLink.

+ Adheres to billing guidelines and practices and promotes positive staff and inter-office relations.

+ Acquires, maintains, and integrates knowledge of scientific principles and derived technology-based interventions and therapies in cardiac pacing, defibrillation, and electrophysiology to provide and facilitate the provision of safe, optimal patient care.

Education:

+ Graduate of an accredited Associates degree or Bachelors degree in Nursing

+ 2 years of experience in Cardiology-strongly preferred

Licensing & Certifications:

+ Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association

+ Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association or Red Cross

+ Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – American Heart Association

+ Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS) (preferred)

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [email protected] . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]