PACEMAKER RN

Job DescriptionEmployment Type:Full timeShift:

Description:Job Title: PACEMAKER RN
Job Code: 0839
Department (Name/Number): DEVICE CLINIC / 30176
Utilizes current nursing practices to provide care to pacemaker patients while focusing on the needs of
the patient and exemplifying the service excellence goals of care, concern, respect and cooperation. As
a contributing member of a health care team, develops and provides a comprehensive plan of care for
assigned patients. Recognizes and consistently applies knowledge of Loyola's 14 Magnet Forces

Loyola University Health System

Job Title: PACEMAKER RN

Job Code: 0839

Department (Name/Number): DEVICE CLINIC / 30176

Reports to: MGR CARDIOVASCULAR DIAGNOSTICS

Date: 05/06/2014

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

EEO Category 30 307

Pay Grade 480

I. Position Summary:

Utilizes current nursing practices to provide care to pacemaker patients while focusing on the needs of

the patient and exemplifying the service excellence goals of care, concern, respect and cooperation. As

a contributing member of a health care team, develops and provides a comprehensive plan of care for

assigned patients. Recognizes and consistently applies knowledge of Loyola's 14 Magnet Forces.

II. Position Responsibilities:

No. Percent

of Time

Essential

Duty Job Duties

1 40% Yes

Patient Care & Assessment - Clarifies and implements orders from

physician, physician assistant and/or advance practice nurse by

administering medications and performing treatments and testing as

prescribed by the physician, and documents accordingly (Magnet Force

#12). Recognizes symptoms and establishes priorities consistent with

patient's condition (Magnet Force #9). Documents ongoing assessments

of patient's physical and emotional status in order to address patient

needs appropriately (Magnet Force #'s 5,6). Demonstrates mastery of

required unit-based competencies and orientation goals.

2 20% Yes

Plan of Care - Obtains information from patient and/or family to develop

an appropriate patient educational plan. Formulates, implements and

continually revises patient plan of care based on ongoing assessment of

the patient, information acquired from patient’s database, and resources

within the medical center (Magnet Force #'s 2,6). Collaborates with other

members of the health care team to promote effective patient care

(Magnet Force #13).

3 20% Yes

Communication - Performs required documentation and communicates

in a competent and effective manner to meet patient and/or family needs

and regulatory requirements. Maintains strict confidentiality of patient,

employee and department information to ensure patient rights (Magnet

Force #'s 3,8,13).

4 10% Yes

Discharge Planning - Reviews and evaluates discharge plans with the

multidisciplinary teams, the patient, and family to promote timely and

appropriate discharge (Magnet Force #'s 5,10,11,13).

5 5% Yes Quality Improvement – Utilizes time and resources effectively to promote

quality and cost outcomes (Magnet Force #'s 1,7).

6 5% Yes

Professional Development Activities - Demonstrates accountability for

professional growth and job performance by seeking opportunities to

enhance job skills and knowledge (Magnet Force #'s 4,14).

Complexity Factor: C

Work consists of various duties involving different processes and methods. Factors to be

considered differ with each assignment, and elements of the work must be identified and

analyzed to determine appropriate action. (Ex. Manager, RN, Physical Therapist, Admin Asst,

Supervisors, Medical Records Tech)

Impact Factor: I

Moderate impact on a limited phase of Loyola activity. Significant impact on the life and health of

students or patients. (Ex. RN, OT II, PT II, Network Analyst, Manager)

Freedom of Action:

General instructions are available but employee has latitude to set priorities. Questionable items

referred to supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Staff: N/A - position does not supervise staff

Functional: N/A - no functional supervisory responsibilities

Safety Accountabilities:

Loyola is committed to providing care that is safe. It is expected that all Loyola employees will

perform their job function in a professional and competent manner that constantly seeks to

reduce the risk of harm to patients, families and co-workers.

Quality Improvement Accountabilities:

Loyola is committed to the continuous improvement of the services it provides to its patients and

their families. All Loyola employees are expected to participate in quality improvement activities.

Magis & Service Excellence Accountabilities:

Responsible for consistently demonstrating our Magis values of Care, Concern, Respect and

Cooperation through teamwork and effective communication in an effort to prevent and solve

problems and to achieve quality outcomes, patient safety, customer satisfaction and a safe

environment.

Responsible for developing and maintaining an environment of service excellence as outlined in

the Service Excellence standards.

Patient Population Specific Competencies:

Demonstrates the skills and knowledge necessary to provide appropriate care to the patient

populations served by the specific unit to which the incumbent is assigned.

M u s t b e a b l e t o a s s e s s d a t a r e f l e c t i v e o f t h e p a t i e n t s s t a t u s a n d i n t e r p r e t

a p p r o p r i a t e i n f o r m a t i o n n e e d e d t o i d e n t i f y e a c h p a t i e n t s r e q u i r e m e n t r e l a t i v e

t o p o p u l a t i o n s p e c i f i c n e e d s .

The primary patient population for the unit is (ie clinical, disease, culture, special

needs, etc.)

Age Specific Competencies:

D e m o n s t r a t e s k n o w l e d g e o f t h e p r i n c i p l e s o f g r o w t h a n d d e v e l o p m e n t f o r t h e

a p p r o p r i a t e a g e s p a n o f t h e u n i t s p a t i e n t s . T h e a g e s p a n o f t h e u n i t ' s

p a t i e n t s i s :

Middle Adult

Geriatrics

III. Position Requirements:

Minimum Education:

Required: Associates Degree

Preferred: N/A

Specify Degree(s): Associates Degree or Diploma in Nursing

Residency: N/A

Minimum Experience:

Required: Less than one year of previous job-related experience

Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience

Details: Prefer experience with device interogation and programming.

Managerial Experience: N/A

Licensure/Certifications:

Required:

CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)

Current Registered Nurse License State of Illinois

Preferred: N/A

Other: 1.) Specialty certification in a clinical or functional area of nursing granted by a national

nursing organization is preferred. 2.) Prior experience in treatment of cardiac arrhythmia

disorders and the implantation & routine maintenance of pacemakers is strongly preferred.

Computer Skills:

Required:

Basic Keyboarding Skills

Preferred:

EPIC

Other: Ability to become proficient in EPIC with on-the-job training.

Typing Words Per Minute: N/A

Required Skills:

Ability to analyze and interpret data

Ability to communicate verbally

Ability to compile complex reports and develop presentations

Ability to deal calmly and courteously with people

Ability to deal with stressful situations

Ability to finish tasks in a timely manner

Ability to follow oral and written instructions and established procedures

Ability to function independently and manage own time and work tasks

Ability to maintain accuracy and consistency

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to negotiate, persuade and establish direction

Ability to plan, coordinate and develop multiple projects

Ability to work as an effective team member

Other: Ability to articulate the scope of practice and appropriate delegation of nursing tasks per

the Illinois State Nurse Practice Act.

Personal Relationships:

Routine job with interpersonal contact

Internal Contacts:

Within Department

Cross-departmental

Physicians

Students

Management

Physician Assistants, Adv Practice Nurses

External Contacts:

Patients

Families

Regulatory Agencies

Other healthcare agencies

Working Conditions:

Work takes place on hospital unit or clinical setting

Occasional exposure to unpleasant physical conditions and/or health & safety hazards

Physical Demands:

Occasionally:

Climb-Stairs

Climb–Ladder

Frequently:

Standing

Walking

Sitting

Bending

Crouching

Reaching with Arms

Finger/Hand Dexterity

Finger/Hand Dexterity

Talking

Hearing

Seeing

Pushing/Pulling

Lifting/Carrying (Up to 25 lbs)

Writer: MARIANNE YAKOUBEK 04/01/2014 Approver: CAROLYN ERENBERGER

04/03/2014

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