Sinai Health is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) to support the Pacemaker Clinic. The role is located at our Mount Sinai Hospital Campus.. The RN has a specialty-based focus that supports the nursing clinical management of cardiac patients with rhythm disturbances. You will be part of a team applying nursing knowledge-based practice for the care of cardiac patients with implanted devices
In this role you will:
- Perform cardiac device checks and programming/ to interrogate, interpret and reprogram cardiac devices (pacemakers, biventricular pacemakers and defibrillators)
- Interpret cardiac arrhythmia
- Arrange new pacemaker implantations and pulse generator replacements
- Plan and schedule procedures in coordination with the implanting nursing and medical team, initial communications with potential recipients of devices and their families
- Practice within the RN scope, uses and demonstrates a comprehensive theoretical knowledge base clinical competence in triaging, assessing and supporting cardiac patients referred to the pacemaker clinic
- Collect and interpret data about the health of the patient in order to implement appropriate plans for care in collaboration with the medical team
- Support patients and families through education regarding illnesses, diagnostic tests, treatment and support services
- Consult with health care professionals in the management of discharged patients, arranging follow-up in the ambulatory clinic and promoting continuity
- Provide telephone contact with patients, families and caregivers as needed
- Develop and maintain standards of nursing practice and management of patient care
- Interpret and foster the philosophy, goals and standards of the Department of Nursing Participates in research activities and initiating and implementing evidence based practice to support outpatient practices
- Participate in corporate education and professional development activities/programs; performing activities to further develop and strengthen the profession of nursing
- Promote and support the maintenance of a safe patient care and work environment from a practice perspective
- Collaborate with the leadership team in creating a positive work environment
- Perform other duties consistent with the job classification, as required
