Cardiac Device RN

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person body mind and spirit in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services from routine wellness to complex disease management all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you become part of a team that delivers top-quality professional healthcare in modern well-equipped facilities and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Join Our Team!

Franciscan Medical Group a part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is currently seeking a full-time Cardiac Device RN for our Franciscan Heart and Vascular Associates in Burien WA. We are seeking a motivated individual to join our patient centered team. This individual will support a fast paced Cardiovascular care team making a tangible difference in patients lives with cardiac devices. Day shift no weekends no organizationally recognized holidays required!

About the Role:

As a Clinic Cardiac Device RN you will be responsible for providing professional nursing care focused on the testing retrieval and analysis of data from implantable cardiac devices (e.g. loop recorders pacemakers defibrillators) in an ambulatory care setting. You will work collaboratively with physicians providers and other members of the multidisciplinary care team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cardiac Device Management:Perform in-clinic interrogation and reprogramming of implantable loop recorders pacemakers and AICDs. Conduct routine remote interrogation and monitoring for daily device alerts. Develop initial device analyses and generate preliminary reports.
• Patient Care:Provide pre- and post-procedure counseling and education to patients and families. Triage and conduct visits to patients post-device insertion. Examine post-implant wound sites and provide associated patient care.
• Clinical Assessment:Administer cardiovascular and pharmacological stress tests interpreting EKG findings. Complete cardiac risk assessment forms. Perform cardiac device-related nursing triage activities.
• Collaboration:Provide perioperative recommendations regarding device programming. Alert practitioners to urgent issues requiring further action. Collaborate with physicians on appropriate treatment protocols and decisions.
• Documentation:Document studies procedures and interactions in the patients electronic medical record.

Education/Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing approved by the Washington State Board of Nursing and two years of related work experience that would demonstrate attainment of the requisite job knowledge/abilities. Work experience in a cardiology-related field is preferred.
• Work experience in med/surg telemetry and/or a cardiology-related field is preferred.

License/Certification:

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse by the Washington State Board of Nursing.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.