Device Clinic Cardiology EP RN Full time

The Device Clinic EP RN reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for providing professional Nursing care in the analysis of data for patients with implantable cardiac devices including pacemakers, defibrillators and loop recorders following established standards and practices including but not limited to: 

• Supports the department in implementing and maintaining a safe and professional environment ensuring quality, efficiency, and optimal patient outcomes while also ensuring appropriate resource utilization. 
• Demonstrates professional nursing skills to evaluate patients with implantable cardiac devices including pacemakers, defibrillators and loop recorders. 
• Demonstrates the ability to read and interpret ECG rhythms.
• Demonstrates the ability to program settings and troubleshoot devices in collaboration with Electrophysiologists.
• Mastering knowledge of various manufacturers devices and models along with the ability to maintain and integrate technology advancements as they evolve.
• Completes programming orders according to established NM protocols.
• Provides patient education and assessment in face to face or over telephone setting.
• Manages documentation in Epic and Paceart.

Required:

• Licensed RN.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of critical care and / or cardiology experience.
• BLS.

Preferred:

• BSN.
• Experienced in electrophysiology and implantable cardiac devices

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. 

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.