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SSM Health Registered Nurse - RN Cardiac Device in Richmond Heights, Missouri
It's more than a career, it's a calling
MO-SSM Health University Tower
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Highlights:
Job Highlights:
Department: SLUCare Cardiology
Patient Population or Ratio: N/A
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Starting Pay: $32.51 (pay is based of experience and equity)
Location: SSM Health University Tower
PREREQUISITES: RN with appropriate licensure, EKG interpretation skills, Cath Lab experience or Telemetry ICU experience, current CPR certification, excellent communication skills (both oral and written), knowledge of medical office operations.
PURPOSE: To act as an extension of SSM SLUCare Cardiology physicians during and between scheduled office visits. Provides timely, accurate information on the functioning capabilities of implanted devices.
ACCOUNTABILITIES: Planning, implementation and evaluation of implanted device capabilities and support services to SSM SLUCare Cardiology physicians. Serve as a resource for patient education, as well as device subject matter expert for other SSM associates.
DUTIES:
Perform stoke surveillance (loop records) clinic.
Assist in bringing on board and then doing heart failure device clinic.
Perform wound checks on new and replaced devices.
Performs routine device interrogations, thresholds, sensing and reprogramming according to industry standards. Communicate findings with physicians.
Professionally communicates to the appropriate SSM physician any and all device abnormalities found during pacemaker/ILR/ICD/CRT evaluations that are outside established parameters or those that potentially have a negative impact on the health of the patient. This includes home monitoring downloads.
Provides accurate and concise documentation on all device evaluations and encounters with patients per SSM policies and device manufacturers’ requirements.
Under physician supervision, will coordinate device follow up of recalled/alerted devices.
Provide SSM patients with device education and teaching as well as psychological support to patients and families.
Serve as device education resource person for other SSM nurses and associates.
Assist with collection of data for quality control/research studies following established protocols.
Stay current on billing/coding and how codes are applicable to device specific encounters
Stay updated on CRDM technical advances for all manufacturers.
TOOLS: EPIC, PC, device company programmers, device company websites, device company/rep technical support via phone, home monitoring equipment, calipers, rate ruler, telephone, email, fax and copier.
Job Summary:
Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Implements and monitors patient care plans. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.
Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient’s age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service.
As an SSM Health nurse, I will demonstrate the professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model. Uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide his/her response to the current and evolving health and nursing needs of our patients and our patient populations.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing
EXPERIENCE
- Two years' clinical registered nurse experience
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
Constant standing and walking.
Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
Occasional driving.
Rare crawling and running.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Illinois
- Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
State of Work Location: Missouri
Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
Or
Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
State of Work Location: Oklahoma
Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
Or
Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
State of Work Location: Wisconsin
Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
Or
Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Licenses / Certifications:
Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Alabama Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Arizona State Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Arkansas State Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Colorado Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Delaware Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Florida Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Georgia Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Idaho Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Indiana State Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Iowa Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Kansas State Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Kentucky Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Louisiana State Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Maine State Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Maryland Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Mississippi Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Missouri State Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Montana Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Nebraska Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Board, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - New Hampshire Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - New Jersey Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - New Mexico Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - North Carolina Board of Nursing {+ 15 more}
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
4958180235 SLUCARE CAR UCT 1120
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
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