EP Device Nurse / Catawba Valley Cardiology / Full Time

Summary of Performance Expectations

• Under limited supervision delivers cardiac device technical support and performs a wide variety of nursing care activities and/or administrative duties for the Cardiology medical office outpatients under the direct supervision of a licensed physician or licensed advanced practice provider. Collaborates with other health care professionals and agencies to meet the needs of our customers. Must be competent in interrogation and programming of cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators.
• Education &
• Credentials: Required
• Graduate of accredited nursing program.
• Current NC RN license or licensure from Nursing Compact State.
• Graduate of accredited device program.
• BCLS certification from the American Heart Association required within three months of employment date.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Requirements

• Effective May 4, 2015, newly employed Registered Nurses and current employees promoted to
• Registered Nurse positions are required to obtain a BSN or higher nursing degree.

Exception

• RNs employed in positions at Catawba Valley Medical Group (CVMG), Fairgrove Primary Health (FPH) and Catawba Valley Infectious Disease (CVID) are exempt from this requirement.
• The BSN or higher nursing degree must be completed within five years from the date of employment or placement into the RN position.
• Incumbents in CVMC RN positions on the effective date will not be required to satisfy the BSN degree requirement to maintain their current position, be promoted to a charge nurse or Operating Room specialty RN position or apply for lateral RN positions in another CVMC department.

Exceptions

• RNs transferring to the IRT department are subject to the BSN requirement.
• Effective 03/28/2019: RNs transferring from CVMG, FPH or CVID into RN positions at CVMC are subject to the BSN requirement.

• Preferred Certified Cardiac Device Specialist Work Experience Required One year experience in Cardiac patient care and proficient at administering IV medications. Given specialized training and on-the-job experience, incumbent should be proficient in basic aspects of EKG, Treadmill Stress Tests, Amiodarone Clinic and Anticoagulation Therapy Clinic within one year of employment. Given training and on-the-job experience, incumbent should be proficient in basic aspects of job within three months of employment date. Preferred
• Two or more years’ experience in a Cardiology patient care setting including Treadmill Stress tests, EKGs, Anticoagulation Therapy and Nursing Diuretic Protocol.
• One year experience in interrogation, programming and interpretation of Pacemakers and Defibrillators as well as performing EKG’s. Given training and on-the-job experience, incumbent should be proficient in basic aspects of job within three months of employment date.

About Catawba Valley Medical Center

Comprehensive, accessible healthcare services in the catawba valley

As the region’s largest not-for-profit community hospital, we exist to heal and comfort patients, to promote and foster a healthier community, and to ensure access to healthcare to all who need it - regardless of ability to pay. With a wide array of medical specialties, our skilled nurses and providers are trained to treat virtually any type of injury or illness, providing high-quality, easily accessible healthcare close to home.

Our mission

Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time.

At A Glance

• Region’s only level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Women’s Choice Award winner for America’s Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience for six consecutive years
• American College of Surgeons Accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Center

High level of technical care from medical experts

Catawba Valley Medical Center offers a wide range of services from experienced medical specialists capable of addressing virtually any healthcare concern. Our current hospital holds 258 beds and serves the five-county Hickory area. Through our skilled medical practitioners and our highly trained staff, we strive to provide the highest level of medical expertise using the latest, state-of-the-art technology available.

One of our goals at Catawba Valley Medical Center is to provide seamless care between your primary care provider and our hospital. Being a part of a vast healthcare network allows for easier and more efficient communication between local physicians, medical specialists and our hospital. No one should have to travel far for the expert level medical treatment they need. We work with a plethora of medical specialists capable of diagnosing, treating and operating on a wide variety of conditions.