Device Registered Nurse

Job description

GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis HealthCare System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an ‘owner’ of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do - always. Position Details: Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: HLV Device Clinic Overview of Position: An experienced and highly skilled office practice RN. Performs independently (with MD oversight) in the technical management of implanted cardiac pacemaker and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) devices. Manages device patients and their care and implements treatment plans at a highly developed skill level in collaboration with physicians and other members of the health care team. ESSENTIAL DUTIES 1. Assesses the patient clinically for device/rhythm related issues. 2. Assesses device (pacemaker or ICD) fully (either in-person or remotely) with full interrogation and identification of sub-optimal programming, abnormal findings and/or arrhythmias. 3. Evaluates effectiveness of care and care coordination progressing patients toward desired outcomes. 4. Provides basic interrogation, adjustment and programming to the device. 5. Troubleshoots basic, intermediate and advanced device issues. 6. Performs all work on devices and with patients as per protocol or specific order. 7. Develops and implements patient/caregiver teaching plan based on identified health education needs. 8. Demonstrates accountability in the management of device patients. 9. Collaborates with team including but not limited to physicians, RN’s ,LPN’s and MA’s to ensure patients’ issues and needs are addressed. 10. Demonstrates advanced and in depth knowledge and understanding of the device technology, the purpose of the implant, expected alternation in clinical condition, and potential device-related symptoms. QUALIFICATIONS 1. BSN and current Ohio RN License. 2. Two (2) or more years’ experience in Cardiovascular and EP. 3. Current CPR certification, or obtain within 30 days of employment. 4. Current ACLS, or completed within one (1) year of hire (Cardio Diagnostics). 5. Ability to read, write and explain or describe moderately complex information to other hospital staff. 6. Attention to detail. 7. Ability to communicate well in an oral and written manner, as well as the ability to observe, assess, guide, and evaluate others. 8. Ability to read, calculate and prepare medication, and the ability to observe and analyze any resulting reactions and to apply clinical knowledge. 9. Ability to collect data, interpret findings, set priorities and carry out established plan 10. Demonstrates competence in age-specific patient care. PATIENT CENTERED CARE & BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS 1. Living the Genesis Mission, Vision and Values: • Performs work in a manner that is quality focused. • Treats patients, co-workers, visitors and volunteers with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect. • Results oriented and focused on achievement of objectives. • Acknowledges and responds to the diversity of people and the situation. • Encourages peers (others) to be owners of change. • Always makes the effort to anticipate and exceed customer needs and expectations. • Possesses the ability to engage others with patience and understanding. • Acts in a manner that creates positive first and lasting impressions. • Demonstrates the ability to own issues until they are resolved. 2. Patient Centered Care (patients/families, physicians, co-workers, all other internal/external customers) • Introduces self and role…connects with everyone. • Communicates effectively (i.e. advising others of actions, pertinent information, time durations, etc.) and asks for feedback. • Asks for and anticipates needs and concerns of others. • Maintains a positive work environment for staff and a healing environment for patients (i.e. safe, clean, quiet, etc.) • Maintains the dignity and privacy of each person; manages confidential/sensitive information appropriately. • Responds to requests in an appropriate and timely manner. • Exits patient/customer encounters courteously, asking if there are additional needs that can be addressed. 3. Promotes Patient and Employee Safety • Demonstrates safe Patient Handling (i.e. transfers, transport, care administration, nutrition, medication, etc.) • Demonstrates safe Materials Handling (i.e. appropriate use and disposal of chemicals, infectious wastes, etc.) • Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of Infectious Disease precautions and use of proper protective equipment • Demonstrates Slips/Trips and Falls Awareness. • Actively contributes to maintaining a safe, clean and quiet environment. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Works in a physician office environment. 2. Answers telephone calls, uses personal computer and other business machines extensively, which requires the ability to apply finger dexterity. Individual bends, reaches, pushes and pulls file drawers to file records and reports. 3. Regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. 4. Vision abilities required include up close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. This description reflects in general terms the type and level of work performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive, nor portray the specific duties of any one incumbent. Thank you for your interest in employment at Genesis. Genesis is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Selection of applicants for employment is based only on qualifications and the requirements of a specific job.