Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Device Clinic

Location : UVA Health University Medical Center

About UVA Health : UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system renowned for its exceptional patient care and commitment to nursing excellence. With a Level 1 Trauma Center, three community hospitals, an NCI designated cancer center, and the top children’s hospital in Virginia, we provide comprehensive healthcare services to our community. Ranked by Forbes among America’s best large employers and among the top 25 large health system employers nationally, UVA Health is dedicated to fostering a supportive work environment and ensuring the highest standards of patient care.

Position Overview : The Cardiac Device Registered Nurse at UVA Health University Medical Center plays a pivotal role in providing specialized care to patients with cardiac devices. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Cardiac Device RN will work closely with patients in both clinic and inpatient settings, providing personalized care, patient education, and support. This role also involves collaborating with a small team of nurses to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct assessments and provide specialized care to patients with cardiac devices.

Perform device interrogations, programming, and troubleshooting as needed.

Educate patients and their families about cardiac device management, including remote monitoring and lifestyle modifications.

Collaborate with physicians, technicians, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary team members.

Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies and procedures.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.

Schedule And Benefits

Monday to Friday, 7 : 00 AM to 5 : 30 PM (no weekends, holidays, or nights).

Possibility of remote work one day per week after 1.5 years of employment.

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Join the UVA Health team and contribute to our mission of advancing healthcare excellence and innovation. Apply today to become part of our dynamic and rewarding work environment!

Capable clinician with interest in technology and pacemakers / defibrilators, focused on expanding knowledge and skills. Consistently provides effective direct care, as part of the interdisciplinary team, to a variety of complex patients. Manages care and implements treatment plans at a refined skill level in collaboration with patients, their families, physicians and other members of the health care team. Seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice. Assumes a beginning leadership role but seeks mentoring in this process.

This job description integrates the ANA 2015 Nursing : Scope and Standards of Practice, Third Edition and the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements (ANA, 2015) , and the UVA Nursing Professional Practice Model.

ANA Scope And Standards Of Practice Definition Of Nursing

Nursing is the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, facilitation of healing, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, groups, communities and populations.

• Relationship Based Care : reflects the influence of the nurse’s relationship with self, colleagues and patient / family on the patient experience.
• Expert Caring encompasses clinical assessment, planning, prioritizing, coordinating and implementation of care.
• Empowered Leaders demonstrate knowledge of and actively participate in shared governance.
• Lifelong Learners encompasses professional development through formal education, professional certification, internal and external learning opportunities and recognizes the value of external professional organizations. Supports onboarding of new team members and precepts as applicable.
• Quality Achievement includes adherence to clinical documentation guidelines, comprehension of outcomes data, engagement in performance improvement activities and commitment to standard work.
• Innovation is demonstrated by application of technologies that support patient care, actively seeking to implement evidence based practice and new knowledge generated by nursing research.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education : Graduate of accredited nursing program, Bachelor of Science in Nursing required within 5 years of hire.

Experience : 1 year of relevant experience. 2 years of cardiology experience preferred.

Licensure : Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently walking, bending / stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift / push / pull 20 - 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood / body fluids and infectious disease. EXP-Cardio-MM EXP-Nursing

This position qualifies for the UVA Medical Center Clinical Ladder.The salary range reflected in this job posting is for an RN Clinician 2. Additional compensation is available if you are hired into a higher level on the Clinical Ladder. Those hired as either a Clinician 3 or Clinician 4 must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree and possess a specialty certification from a national certifying organization and meet applicable Career Ladder Behaviors. Placement on the clinical ladder will be discussed during the recruitment process. Current team members already working as RN Clinician 3 or 4 who wish to transfer to another department will have their level on the clinical ladder reviewed by the hiring manager and the PNSO if applicable.

Position Compensation Range : $42.69 - $56.71 Hourly

Benefits

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions / procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.