Cardiac Device Nurse Practitioner - Bellevue
Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Bellevue
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description: Job Summary: Provide nursing care to a designated
population of patients. Participate in patient assessment and the
formulation, implementation and monitoring of the care plan. The
ARNP is an integral member of the Health Care team and has
authority to admit or refer patients, prescribe medications and
treatments and order tests. The Cardiac Devise Nurse Practitioner
is responsible for managing patients with cardiac devices by
conducting device interrogations, programming, and troubleshooting,
as well as providing education on remote monitoring and lifestyle
modifications. This role encompasses both direct patient care,
including obtaining medical histories and performing physical
examinations-and administrative duties such as documenting
evaluations. Additionally, the nurse practitioner coordinates
comprehensive care and management for cardiac device patients and
conducts both in-office and remote assessments of pacemakers and
defibrillators. Essential Responsibilities: Demonstrates current
technical skills in all areas of practice. Demonstrates consistent
and reliable diagnostic and therapeutic judgment. Supports
cooperative clinical initiatives. Seeks appropriate and timely
consultations. Actively works to continually learn and apply new
skills, pathways, etc. Practices according to KFHPW approved
procedures, guidelines, protocols. Cooperates and treats co-workers
with courtesy and respect. Shares pertinent patient information in
a timely and thorough manner. Demonstrates flexibility; works
within the team to help as needed. Demonstrates appropriate
communication skills, both verbal and listening. Collaborates with
other members of the health care team to provide appropriate care.
Regularly attends and participates in practice team meetings.
Treats patients with courtesy and respect. Demonstrates service
excellence behaviors in teams and during consumer interactions.
Participates in problem solving of consumer complaints. Actively
participate in initiatives to increase patient access. Involves
patient in management of care; is thorough in explanations and
demonstrates caring and friendly attitude toward patients. Fulfills
all duties as assigned by chief and department. Maintains a
productive work schedule; meets department and organizational
productivity guidelines. Identifies own learning needs and
participates in continuing education programs to meet needs.
Initial assessment and management of drop in-patients or patients
who call and want to be seen urgently and who have previously been
seen in the department. Makes appropriate and timely referrals.
Admits to hospital appropriately and manages length of stay if
applicable. Referrals to external providers are consistent with
protocols. Orders lab, pharmacy, radiology, and special tests
appropriately. Routinely and appropriately uses technology provided
by the organization to manage clinical practice and communicate
effectively and in a timely manner (e.g., OACIS, results reporting,
registries, Voicemail, Email) Understands KFHPW business and
business environment. Actively works to solve problems/improve
systems in constructive thorough manner. Focuses on customer needs
and quality; actively encourage other to do so as well. Provides
positive, constructive leadership for his/her care team and within
dept.; enables and encourages others to participate and achieve
high level of performance. Basic Qualifications: Experience N/A
Education Graduate degree in nursing. License, Certification,
Registration Registered Nurse License (Washington) required at hire
OR Compact License: Registered Nurse required at hire Advanced
Registered Nurse Practitioner License (Washington) required at hire
Basic Life Support required at hire Cardiac Device Remote
Monitoring Specialist Certification within 36 months of hire
Certified Cardiac Device Specialist Certification within 36 months
of hire Advanced Cardiac Life Support Additional Requirements:
National certification appropriate to the role. Communication,
problem-solving, leadership, and decision-making skills. Preferred
Qualifications: One (1) year of previous ARNP experience.
Experience in cardiology is preferred but not mandatory. Eligible
for Prescriptive Authority within six (6) months of
hire/transfer.
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