Overview: Presbyterian is hiring a Device Clinic Nurse for the Heart Group at Presbyterian Hospital.The Cardiology Device Clinic Nurse is a highly skilled, technically adept nursing position that serves to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document professional nursing care of patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIED) to include pacemakers, implantable defibrillators, cardiac resynchronization therapy and implantable loop recorders. Is proficient and comfortable functioning autonomously as a provider for CIED management but also functions as a valued team member in the overall cardiology care of CIED patients. Perform in-person CIED evaluations, completing the required testing, assessment and management of device function for optimal performance; assess patient symptoms and clinical status with regard to patient's implanted device; address need for arrhythmia management, and/or adjustment of antiarrhythmic medication, anticoagulation and possible need for invasive electrophysiological intervention thereby collaborating with Electrophysiologist and/or cardiologist, or arrhythmias. A strong patient advocate, providing patient education specific to CIED management, underlying electrical heart rhythm abnormalities, arrhythmias and other cardiac related conditions. As a patient liaison, this position functions as an expert resource within Presbyterian Healthcare Delivery system in collaboration with primary care physicians, cardiologists, nursing staff, APCs, medical assistants, clerical and scheduling staff, Radiology department, Research Department, Hospice services and invasive CVL/Electrophysiology Lab.Type of Opportunity: Full Time (1.0 FTE/40 hours per week)Work Schedule: Monday – FridayHow you grow, learn and thrive matters here.Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunitiesStrongline Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)Shift differentials for nights and weekendsDifferentials for higher education, certifications and various lead rolesMalpractice liability insuranceLoan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education DepartmentEPIC electronic charting system Responsibilities: Interrogates, evaluates and programs implanted cardiac devices for in-person patient encounters with proficiency utilizing programmers for all four major device manufacturers (Medtronic, Abbott, Boston Scientific and Biotronik)Recognizes CIED abnormalities, such as device or lead malfunction, End of Service indicators, notifies cardiologist and assists in scheduling patients for follow-up or replacement as indicated.Coordinates with other members of the healthcare team to respond, plan and initiate timely and efficient care for CIED patients.Educates patients and families regarding post implant wound care, device function, remote monitoring, and clinic follow-up routine Completes pertinent documentation for CIED assessment, arrhythmia management and anticoagulation status.Ensures timely and proper documentation for billing and provides appropriate CPT codes under overseeing physician.Responsible for reviewing/processing of CIED remote transmissions and trans-telephonic monitoring for alert notifications as well as routine transmissions.Knowledgeable of manufacturer device advisories/recalls and follows recommended guidelines by manufacturer for the specific advisory notification. Manages in-basket messages to include patient phone calls, MD inquiries and alert notifications.Maintains knowledge of department and regulatory agency policies and requirementsReports and tracks patient imaging data over timeParticipates in continuing education specific to CIED management, electrical heart disease as well as other related cardiac disease processes, i.e. congestive heart failure, genetic & congenital heart disease.Provides cross-coverage within CIED department to satellite facilities at Rust Medical and Santa Fe Medical Center.Serves as an expert resource for device and arrhythmia management to CIED technicians, nurses, APCs, cardiologists, Research Department, Radiology Department, and primary care physicians.Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Associates of Science in Nursing requiredBachelor’s degree preferred.RN-NM, Current licensure in New Mexico as a registered nurse1-2 years’ experience (2 years preferred), in critical care, interventional cardiology/electrophysiology lab or cardiac step-down unit.Strong cardiology background preferred.BLS certification & ACLS certification requiredCompletion of a professional CIED program through Arrhythmia Technologies Institute (ATI), PrepMD or similar program preferred.CIED management experience preferredInternational Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) certification desirable Benefits: We're all about well-being, starting with yours. Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.Learn more about our employee benefits.About Presbyterian Healthcare ServicesPresbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses#RN123 Maximum Offer for this position is up to: USD $51.00/Hr. Compensation Disclaimer: The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.