Pediatric Cardiac Device and Electrophysiology Nurse

Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team At Childrens Mercy we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital for eleven consecutive years.

Childrens Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City a metro abounding in cultural experiences vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in childrens health we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

Pediatric Cardiac Device and Electrophysiology Nurse will work with Electrophysiology providers APRNS RNs and other staff in managing the care of patients implanted with pacemakers ICDs and loop recorders made by various manufacturers. This role will be responsible for coordinating care for inpatients and outpatients with cardiac arrhythmias and/or cardiac devices including interrogation of pacemakers ICDs and loop recorders on inpatients and in clinic reading remote transmissions sent by patients from home and answering device-related and electrophysiology phone/nurse triage calls. Prior experience with device reprogramming and reading remotes is requested. High degree of autonomy needed and attention to detail is a must. Will work with multiple web-based applications specific to each manufacturer as well as our current EMR and device database.

Critical care registered nurses provide illness management and health promotion for patients and families who require intensive care. Critical care registered staff nurses utilize the nursing process and knowledge of scientific principles to provide safe high quality comprehensive and age appropriate nursing care for their assigned patients in the intensive care areas of the hospital. Critical care registered staff nurses provide patient and family education and advocate for their needs while coordinating patient care with nonprofessional personnel as necessary.

At Childrens Mercy we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve as well as our core values of kindness curiosity inclusion team and integrity.

Additionally its important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve as well as the Childrens Mercy staff we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles mumps rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus diphtheria acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Knowledge and Skills

Strong knowledge of cardiology and electrophysiology.

Formal training and experience in cardiac implantable electronic device interrogation and management requested.

Excellent assessment prioritization and critical thinking skills.

Must be able to communicate effectively with patients families providers and peers.

Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinates inpatient and outpatient device evaluation / consults. This entails obtaining referring physician information; patient device history; description of reason for referral; and determination of the acuity of the consultation.

Updates device clinic computer database (currently Paceart). This involves entry of patient and device system information including implant data device ERT parameters and generator / lead recalls and alerts.

Assists and is a technical resource for process management of device recalls and advisories.

Orders and assists with coordination of EP patient admissions (changing meds arrhythmia issues etc)

Assists with coordination of care between service lines when needed (referring out to other specialties)

Assists with EP provider clinics assisting patient and family education and instructions.

Relays tests results (holter MRI EKG Echo etc) and necessary changes in care as requested by EP MDs

• Associates Degree required and
  • Experience conducting device interrogations preferred
• Bachelors Degree preferred
• One of the following: Licensed RN - MO Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri required upon hire
• One of the following: Licensed RN - Kansas Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas required upon hire
• RN Compact license for all states besides KS and MO
  • KS or MO multistate license required within 90 days of hire
• Refer to Nursing and Advanced Practice Provider Licensure and Certification policy for required Life Support Certifications required upon hire
• Specialty Nursing Certification encouraged for all eligible nurses
  • IBHRE-CCDS certification is recommended not required

The benefits plans at Childrens Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

This position is not eligible to work remotely which means that the person hired will be required to work onsite at one of our Childrens Mercy locations and may not work from home.

Childrens Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees patients parents and visitors. A personal interview formal education and training previous work experience references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race color religion sex national origin age disability creed genetic information sexual orientation gender identity or expression ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Childrens Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life and so do we. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds not just because its the right thing to do but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring including education ideas culture ethnicity race sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression national origin age languages spoken veteran status color religion disability and beliefs.