Clinical Nurse Coord PT/PD - Pulmonary Vein - 001

We are searching for a Clinical Nurse Coordinator (RN) – Cardiovascular Unit – someone to manage daily clinical and personnel activities for the Department. Participates and coordinates the delivery of high quality, family centered and developmentally appropriate patient care. Collaborates with ancillary departments to ensure timely and appropriate care.

Think you have what it takes?
•   Ok with part-time (weekdays) 
•   Cardiovascular background preferred 

REQUIREMENTS
•   Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred
•   Nursing license from Texas Board of Nursing or Nurse Licensure compact
•   BLS- Basic Life Support from American Heart Association
•   2 yrs. Nursing experience

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
•       Knowledge of nursing and surgical procedures.
•       The ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
•       Excellent communication skills.
•       The ability to problem solve and multi-task.

RESPONSIBILITIES
•       Utilizes evidence-based nursing interventions during clinical visits, telephone encounters, and electronic communications according to state regulations, regulatory agency standards, and organizational policies and procedures.
•       Determines which standards of care and practice apply to the patient; coordinates and communicates this information to other health care team members, in order to meet patient needs.
•       Coordinates visits with physicians, ensures appropriate consultations in hospital by working with the Coordinators.
•       Coordinates visits with diagnostic imaging department and appropriate sub-specialists.
•       Coordinates initial education of patients by phone.
•       Assists intake coordinator with initial appointment.
•       Assists with pre-approval of procedures through conversations with insurance verifiers and case managers if necessary.
•       Ensures appropriate patients are presented at weekly multi-disciplinary case conference for care plan design and care coordination.
•       Attends the monthly faculty/staff meeting and presents information on issues.
•       Develops, in conjunction with the Patient Experience team, patient satisfaction and other tools to assess the effectiveness of the services provided.
•       Works with providers and other team members to develop patient educational materials, support groups or other services identified as important for patient care.
•       Supports staff in the development of their schedules and monitors effectiveness of process on staffing needs. Participates in the decision-making processes for hiring new employees.
•       Assists the coordinators and other members of the healthcare team in providing education to patients, families, communities and other hospital/medical staff concerning various aspects of care.
•       Provides appropriate educational material for families and staff. Formulates, implements, and documents teaching plans for patients.
 

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