The EP RN provides comprehensive care coordination for the Electrophysiology program, including Veterans with cardiac arrhythmias and Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs), including pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs), and implantable loop recorders.
They are responsible for managing complex patient situations, acting as a patient advocate, and coordinating care for Veterans receiving evaluation and treatment for cardiovascular and electrophysiology conditions.
Duties include, but are not limited to: Conduct comprehensive nursing assessment and clinical triage of Veterans with known or suspected arrhythmias and/or CIEDs, obtaining and reviewing pertinent medical history, symptoms, medications, diagnostic results, and outside records to support the plan of care.
Independently manage and coordinate longitudinal care for the EP patient population, including arrhythmia and cardiac device patients, in collaboration with Electrophysiology providers and the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Manage telephone calls, secure messages, clinical reminders, view alerts, and other patient communications; assess clinical urgency, provide nursing guidance within established protocols, and escalate significant findings to the appropriate provider.
Provide patient and caregiver education and coaching regarding arrhythmias, prescribed therapies, medications, diagnostic testing, CIEDs, remote monitoring, symptom recognition, and when to seek routine, urgent, or emergency care. Monitor adherence to established treatment plans and coordinate follow-up testing, appointments, referrals, and other care needs to promote continuity, timely access, and safe transitions of care.
Coordinate pre- and post-procedure care needs for patients undergoing electrophysiology-related procedures, including patient education, review of required testing and treatment plans, communication of instructions, and follow-up after procedures.
Independently perform CIED interrogation in outpatient settings, including ZVAMC clinics and remote clinics, and in inpatient or ancillary settings when clinically indicated, including MRI, Radiation Therapy, Emergency Department, and inpatient units. Collect, investigate, analyze, and interpret CIED data and communicate findings and recommendations to Electrophysiology providers.
Troubleshoot device function, settings, arrhythmia episodes, alerts, and therapies in collaboration with the EP team. Actively manage remote monitoring of CIEDs, review and interpret transmissions and alerts, identify clinically significant findings, communicate with Veterans as appropriate, and promptly notify Electrophysiology providers when provider review or intervention is indicated.
Monitor and evaluate multiple makes and models of pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators, and implantable loop recorders and maintain knowledge of evolving device technology and management recommendations. Analyze clinical data and compose accurate, timely documentation of nursing assessments, triage encounters, care coordination activities, CIED management summaries, remote transmission reviews, and clinic visits in the electronic health record.
Communicate and problem solve with the multidisciplinary team to address complex patient care issues, arrhythmia management needs, CIED function, access barriers, and continuity-of-care concerns. Proactively review patient schedules, referrals, and follow-up needs to support efficient EP clinical workflows, identify potential gaps or conflicts, and facilitate timely access to care.
Participate in quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and clinical research activities related to electrophysiology and cardiac device care as assigned and consistent with the scope of the position. Maintain current knowledge and competency regarding electrophysiology, arrhythmia care, CIED technology, remote monitoring, applicable clinical protocols, and changes in practice relevant to the EP patient population.
Provide cross-coverage within the integrated EP/Device RN model according to operational needs and demonstrated competency.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: M-F Day shift with variable start times Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $75678 – $131846/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-26.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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