EP RN Heart Rhythm Center

Company: MercyOne
Location: West Des Moines
Posted on: May 18, 2025

Job Description:

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:EP RN SummaryAt MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor's visit or a place to go when you're in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities - that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.MercyOne Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa's largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest's largest referral centers.With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa's largest employers.Want to learn more about MercyOne Des Moines? Click here: Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a EP RNAs a EP RN at MercyOne, you will be Under direction, providing professional nursing care for adult office patients following Iowa Heart Center (IHC) established standards and practices, consistent with the Iowa Heart Center mission values. Provides evaluation services and follow-up of cardiac implanted electronic devices (CIEDs); pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), implantable loop recorders (ILRs), cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) devices.Schedule:

• Full TimeGeneral Requirements:
  • Acts as a problem solver as it relates to patient, family, physician issues according to protocol.
  • Anticipates need for wearable defibrillators
  • Anticipates potential symptomatic consequences of CIED evaluations and programming.
  • Communicates with industry sales, clinical support and technical services representatives regarding CIED function, safety and battery longevity.
  • Communicates with patient and family members regarding CIED lifesaving therapies including fielding patient's and family's questions regarding end-of-life matters related to CIED therapy.
  • Facilitates home wellbeing checks by public services and recognizes the potential for discovering patient death on remote CIED follow-up
  • Maintains practice standards in regard to Quality Improvement and OSHA.
  • Operate required vehicle(s) in a safe manner to perform required duties of the position.
  • Performs general and cardiac nursing care to patients. Administers prescribed medications and treatment in accordance with nursing standards.
  • Performs in-person interrogation and any needed reprogramming on all cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) models of pacemakers, ICDs and Implantable Loop Recorders (ILRs) and documents according to IHC protocols.Education:
    • Three years of RN nursing experience required. Two years of critical care experience preferred or clinical cardiac equivalent experience required.
    • Current licensure as R.N., state of Iowa or compact state. - Valid Iowa Driver's/Chauffeurs License required, must meet Mercy's Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, must be at least 18 years of age and be eligible to drive per Iowa state law.
    • Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained by the end of the orientation period (approximately six (6) weeks). Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
    • ACLS within 6 months of hire---Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!Visit to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.Visit MercyOne on , , , , and !Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion -Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

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