RN - Cardiovascular Device

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

3/1/2023

Entity:

Wisconsin

Job Code:

800068

Job Title:

RN - Cardiovascular Device

FLSA Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Management Level:

Individual Contributor

JOB SUMMARY

The RN Cardiovascular Device is a registered nurse who is independently accountable for the effective management and coordination of care of patients with Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device (CIED), pacemakers, ICD, and Implantable Loop Recorders. The RN will partner with the Electrophysiology (EP) team, Interventional Cardiologists, heart failure team, cardiothoracic surgical team, and other clinical staff throughout UW Health to coordinate the care of cardiovascular patients with CIEDs. The RN will coordinate care in both an inpatient and outpatient setting in addition to external local and regional healthcare facilities. The RN will provide and improve quality patient outcomes for the patient and families for the Heart Clinic and Device Clinic in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. 

The RN Cardiovascular Device has a strong knowledge base of cardiovascular care and advanced heart diseases. The Coordinator will act with and as a physician liaison to local and regional referring physician providers and clinical staff. They will evaluate current clinical practices of referring providers and staff and provide education to ensure research-based best clinical practice is delivered to patients. The RN Cardiovascular Device provides leadership as a member of the multidisciplinary team, collaborating in the development, execution, and evaluation of the programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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Conduct interviews with patient, family, and other health care agencies to obtain past medical records and social and medical history to assess their understanding of the plan of care regarding cardiac monitoring devices.

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Independently perform CIED interrogation in the outpatient setting, including UW Health Madison Heart Clinics and UW Health Regional Specialtiy Clinics.

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Independently perform CIED interrogation and device/patient monitoring in the inpatient setting including MRI, Radiation Therapy, ER, OR, and inpatient units.

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Problem solve device function, settings, arrhythmia episodes, and interventions. Work closely with EP team and other multidisciplinary teams, ensuring quality CIED and medical follow up care.

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Analyze clinical data and compose written CIED management summaries, clinic visit notes, and letters.

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Communicate and problem solve with multidisciplinary team to solve complex patient care issues and CIED function.

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Educate patient and family regarding all aspects of disease management and diagnostic and device management follow up.

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Proactively review patient schedules to ensure efficiency in clinical workflows and identify and resolve potential conflicts.

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Ensure appropriate resources are available to support patient care and procedures in both the inpatient and outpatient setting.

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Educate patient and family on signs and symptoms that require a follow up telephone call or triage RN or MD Clinic visit.

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Collaborate with medical faculty, nursing staff, and other health care agencies to facilitate patient and family needs.

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Assist with accurate data collection and analysis to support Device Clinic charting platform, national registries, process improvement, and quality initiatives.

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Serve as a resource to staff within UW Health, regional referring providers and clinical staff, the cardiovascular and electrophysiology laboratories, and inpatient and outpatient units.

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Participate in planning for seminars, conferences, symposiums, or any educational event related to cardiovascular programs.

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Obtain advanced nursing certifications and specialty education to advance the care of the cardiovascular patient based on evidence-based practice.

As needed, additional responsibilities reasonably within the scope of duties and physical requirements may be assigned.  ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE COMMITTMENTS.

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Clinical

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JOB REQUIREMENTS

Associate's Degree

in Nursing (ADN)

Required

Bachelor's Degree

in Nursing (BSN)

Preferred

3 years

of nursing experience with emphasis on cardiovascular patient care, including telemetry monitoring

Required

5 years

of relevant clinical knowledge

Preferred

5 years

of experience in a multiple cardiac setting - EP lab, Cardiac Cath lab, or ICU

Preferred

Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state(s) where patients are receiving care of may work as eligible per state licensing regulations

Upon Hire

Required

Basic Life Support/CPR

Upon Hire

Required

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

Upon Hire

Required

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED PER UW HEALTH POLICY. 

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Knowledge regarding quality improvement and standards of care within practice area

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Experience in teaching patients and families

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Excellent organizational and communication skills. Ability to effectively collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

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Able to travel to local and regional referral sites to promote UW Health Programs

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Organizational skills to plan, organize, and direct operational activities

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Ability to problem solve independently

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Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

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Sedentary: Ability to lift up to 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one, which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Up to 10#

Negligible

Negligible

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Light: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may only be negligible amount, a job is in this category when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

up to 20#

Up to 10# or requires significant walking or standing or requires pushing/pulling of arm/leg controls.

Negligible or constant push/pull of items of negligible weight

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Medium: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

20-50#

10-25#

Negligible-10#

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Heavy: Ability to lift up to 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

50-100#

25-50#

10-20#

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Very Heavy: Ability to lift over 100 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing over 50 pounds.

Over 100#

Over 50#

Over 20#

Other - list any other physical requirements or bona fide occupational qualifications not indicated above:

Over 50 lbs.

UW Health does not require, nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted. Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift. Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the "Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)" policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.

THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT AN APPROVED ACCOMODATION. Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.