Ambulatory Nurse (RN) Arrhythmia Center

Additional Information About the Role

Join the growing Arrhythmia Center at Missouri Baptist Medical Center as an RN supporting a specialized cardiology team of 7 providers. This role focuses on patient triage, managing patient inquiries, in-basket, coordinating care, providing education, and supporting clinical processes including anticoagulation clearances and FMLA/disability paperwork.

Why Join Us?
Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture
Opportunity to specialize in Electrophysiology and Cardiology
Work alongside expert providers using advanced cardiac technologies
Monday-Friday schedule, no weekends
Qualifications
Current RN license
Bachelors degree preferred
2+ years of RN experience with Cardiology or Electrophysiology preferred
Location:

Missouri Baptist Medical Center, St. Louis, MO

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (No weekends)

Overview

BJC Medical Group

is the multi-specialty physician-led organization of BJC HealthCare and includes over 600 doctors and advanced practice providers who are affiliated with top-ranked hospitals in the Midwest region.
Since 1994, BJC Medical Group has provided access to extraordinary care in over 145 locations and over 25 specialties in the greater St. Louis, mid-Missouri and southern Illinois areas. Our providers are nationally recognized for excellent patient satisfaction, quality health care, and improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
Located on the campus of Missouri Baptist Medical Center, the Nurse Practitioner position will support both our Arrhythmia Center and Valve Clinic. The centers include highly trained and hospital-based specialists. As a nurse practitioner in the centers, you will work alongside our cardiac electrophysiologists and partner with structural heart cardiologists, heart surgeons and interventional cardiologists to care for every type of cardiac condition.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose
Responsible for providing clinical care for patients with implantable cardiac devices including pacemakers, defibrillators and loop devices. Must demonstrate the professional and technical skills required to evaluate patient arrhythmias and cardiac rhythm management devices, including program settings and troubleshooting. Acquires, maintains, and integrates knowledge of scientific principles and derived technology-based interventions for all cardiac devices.

Responsibilities
Responsible for performing in-office and/or remote interrogations and any necessary reprogramming of cardiac devices. Including the interpretation of arrhythmias, troubleshoot, and reprogram settings of pacemakers and defibrillators according to patients needs and department protocols. Independently documents instance of patient care in electronic medical record. Assures the accuracy and completeness of documentation and adherence to billing guidelines.
Performs independent daily reviews of remote transmissions from implanted devices. Completes trans-telephonic checks on patient devices requiring follow up in between office visits to assess basic function and patient status. Correlates information with the patients clinical condition to assist in the management of arrhythmias. Provides reports to physicians and completes required follow up.
Triages and prioritizes patient plan of care and communicates information to providers/patients in a timely manner. Demonstrates triage skills pertinent to determining normal and abnormal conditions. Reviews patient information including device, health history, medications and health status. Provides appropriate education and support to patient and/or family.
Responsible for documenting patient contacts regarding any company recalls including more frequent monitoring and taking appropriate actions for any required device changes.
BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.
Minimum Requirements
Education
Nursing Diploma/Associates
- Nursing

Experience
2-5 years
Supervisor Experience
No Experience
Licenses & Certifications
RN
Preferred Requirements
Education
Bachelors Degree
- Nursing
Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards
At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
401(k) plan with BJC match
Tuition Assistance available on first day
BJC Institute for Learning and Development
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
Adoption assistance
To learn more, go to our

Benefits Summary

.
*Not all benefits apply to all jobs
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer