- Professional
- Office in Grafton
Department:
Status:
Benefits Eligible:
Hours Per Week:
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Travel to sites - Mileage paid
Pay Range
$37.50 - $56.25Major Responsibilities:
Direct Nursing Care. Evaluates and manages the care of electrophysiology patients by collaborating with physicians/clinicians, device manufacturers and other multidisciplinary departments. Highly specialized in performing interrogations and necessary programming of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) , according to type of device, insurance restrictions and patient needs. Provides patient education on all aspects of electrophysiology, inclusive of CIEDs , treatments, and procedures. Consistently encourages questions from patients and their families and offers guidance that fosters compliance.
Indirect Nursing Care. Performs an independent daily review of remote transmission of the devices implanted within patients. Correlates information with the clinical condition of patients to assist in the management of arrhythmias. Provides these reports to physicians. Triages and prioritizes messages, communicating information to providers/patients in a timely manner. Demonstrates triage skills pertinent to determining normal and abnormal conditions. Reviews information regarding the patient’s device, health history, medications and all information pertaining to the patient’s cardiac status. Serves as an advocate and liaison between patients, staff, physicians and external customers by sharing necessary information to ensure continuity of care.
Documentation. Provides consistent and accurate documentation of patient information, care and concerns in the EMR according to the guidelines provided in the Documentation Policy and as otherwise instructed. Completes billing of all services provided in the device clinic.
Leadership. Oversees the day-to-day provision of patient care including staffing, workflow, equipment and supplies. Assists supervisor in evaluating and adjusting care and services. Acts as an expert clinical and department resource. May provide work direction to other teammates. Works to promote and implement care management and quality initiatives. Assists in establishing quality standards for department. Monitors and evaluates care delivery provided and takes action to correct problems appropriately.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
Registered Nurse License in the State the teammate practices, CPR and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification required upon hire or within 60 days of hire.
Education Required:
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Experience Required:
Typically requires 5 years of experience in nursing that includes experience in precepting and acting as a nursing resource
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Good computer and organizational skills. Good communication skills Ability to assess, plan and intervene and evaluate the physical, emotional and education needs of patients. Basic keyboarding and typing skills.
Must be able to successfully complete clinic-based training for all associates. Ability to work with all levels of personnel. Ability to work under stressful situations.
Proficient in interpretation of EKG/cardiac rhythms/ arrhythmias.
Demonstrates knowledge and skill to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills; ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, staff and physicians.
Demonstrates leadership skills including delegation, organization, prioritization and problem-solving skills and ability to effectively make critical, independent decisions
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday.
Must be able to:
lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.
lift up to 20 lbs over the head.
carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
Must be able to:
push/pull with 30 lbs of force.
perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present.
Will be exposed to the following hazards on a frequent basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluids. Will be required to wear protective clothing and equipment as needed.
Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills.
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
