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*Description*

*RN Nurse Specialist Electrophysiology Device position in the Arrythmia Service department in Danbury, CT*

*Full time, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM.*

Summary:

Provides direct patient care and operation support to the electrophysiology services. Works with electrophysiology patients implanted devices to assess appropriate functionality for optimal clinical therapy. Supports the electrophysiology operational activities around procedural activities and clinical management of the Arrythmia clinic functions.

Responsibilities:

1. Performs routine device interrogations for pacemakers, ICDs, CRT-P and CRT-P devices along with implantable loop recorders. Communicate findings to clinician partners.

2. Assists with device programming adjustments under physician supervision.

3. Maintains accurate device records and documentation in electronic health records.

4. Coordinates device follow-up schedules and ensure timely patient compliance. Schedule and coordinate device clinic appointments and follow-ups.

5. Provides patient education regarding device function, lifestyle modifications and arrhythmia management.

6. Supports family members and caregivers with device related questions.

7. Coordinates preprocedural work-up including preop instructions, imaging studies, blood work and anticoagulation management.

8. Provides telephone triage for device related patient concerns.

9. Coordinates care with other specialties including but not limited to all aspects of Cardiology as well as other clinical services.

10. Works in partnership with EP device manufacturers representatives on device updates and recalls and specific patient care issues.

11. Assists with accurate documentation related to patient billing.

12. Partners with other cardiology nursing groups to educate on electrophysiology clinical medicine.

13. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

14. Maintains and Models Nuvance Health Values.

15. Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.

16. Performs other duties as required.

Required:

CT Registered Nurse

Minimum 3 years experience as RN

Desired: BSN

Associates level degree

Company: Danbury Hospital

Org Unit: 108

Department: Arrythmia Service

Exempt: Yes

Salary Range: $45.29 - $84.11 Hourly

We are an equal opportunity employer

Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.