(RN) Clinical Nurse II - Cardiac Device Management

(RN) Clinical Nurse II - Cardiac Device Management (83303)
University of California San Diego Health System

Salary Range
Commensurate with Experience

DESCRIPTION
UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 6% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the “gold standard” for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements and empirical quality results. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011.

Under general supervision, the Cardiac Device Management Nurse is responsible for the interrogation, interpretation and programming of Pacemakers and Automatic Cardioverter Defibrillators (AICD) in the hospital/clinic setting. Performs monitoring, evaluation, and analysis of cardiac rhythms, both in person and from remote transmission. Evaluates patients to ensure proper follow-up of Pacemakers and AICD's. Reads and interprets pacing ECG's. Takes medical history, records vital signs, schedules patients and equipment maintenance, as required.

Oversees patients enrolled in remote monitoring, and reviews remote transmissions, downloads/enters data into device data management program, and reviews abnormal results with NP or EP per protocol. Performs phone triage of device related issues; urgent issues are addressed immediately and appropriately by the Cardiologist, EP, or NP and documented in EMR. Tracks implanted devices, leads, and serial numbers. Ensures transmissions are scheduled, read, and charged for appropriately. Serves as a resource re: all cardiac device related issues to other departments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• RN License issued by the State of California.
• ACLS and/or ART at time of hire with commitment to get ART w/in 6 months of hire date.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART w/in 6 months of hire date.
• Must have a minimum of two (2) years of RN experience working in cardiology/electrophysiology.
• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• BSN
• Experience with Cardiac Device Management

SPECIAL CONDITIONS
*Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and various locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business needs.

To apply, visit: http://apptrkr.com/849455

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, and several outpatient clinics. UC San Diego Medical Center in Hillcrest is a designated Level I Trauma Center and has the only Burn Center in the county. U.S. News and World Report’s annual "America’s Best Hospitals" report has repeatedly ranked UC San Diego Health as the #1 health system in San Diego. We invite you to join our dynamic team!
 
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