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WI-St. Agnes Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

The RN in this position is responsible for the care coordination of the structural heart program.  This RN will work in tandem with the current structural heart coordinator.  This position will require two days one week and three days of work the second week of the pay period.  Although this position is Monday through Friday, no weekend, no holidays, there is always the potential for a last-minute add-on structural procedure that would require after-hours or weekend coordination.

Responsibilities

The Coordinator helps to drive a quality based, patient-focused program. A coordinator is devoted to managing the program implementation and execution, patient /physician notification components, education, and outreach. The Coordinator is the primary advocate of the program, both internally and publicly.Collects and analyzes potential patient data from various channels, including echo alert data (inpatient & outpatient), cath lab data, hospital and ambulatory medical records.Develops structured communication pathways to ensure identified patients’ data is communicated in a timely manner.Offers assistance with referral coordination for patient who meet established criteria.Provides follow up to each case referred to determine appropriateness of referral, timeliness of disposition, and customer/patient satisfaction, and takes immediate action to problem-solve whenever necessary.Coordinates data collection for clinician decision making related to this patient population.Maintains, manages and reviews data in valve tracking data base.Assist in developing and revising educational materials for the referral base related to these disease processes.Provides education to individuals within the care continuum of patients with cardiothoracic surgical needs and structural heart disease.Receive and review patient referrals for appropriateness, reviewing with an attending provider as neededEstablish contact with patient/family. Explain process and work-up.Perform functional assessments and frailty testingHave all testing available for review by cardiologist and CTS at clinic visitParticipate in development of treatment planPatient and family educationCoordinate any additional testing i.e. cath, TEE, CTUpload required data to appropriate vendor and maintain communication with device representativesFacilitate scheduling and authorization of structural heart proceduresParticipates follow-up visits and coordinates further follow-up per registry requirement.Coordinates concerns among multiple departments including but not limited to OR, cath lab, anesthesia, CT, echo, vascular, hospital units.Initiates and coordinates outreach programs.Tracks required registry data to be sure requirements are being met.Attends weekly valve conference.Establish strong working relationship with surgeons, interventionalist, advanced practice providers, and device representativesFlexibility to adapt to new technologies and procedures as they evolve: TAVR, MitraClip, WATCHMAN, etc.

Experience/attributes

BSN preferredSound knowledge of CV health and related diagnostic servicesDiplomatic personality, with strong drive to grow and own a programClinical assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation skills.Ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with physicians, patients, staff and publicAbility to manage numerous interruptions during the work day and reprioritize as neededAbility to educate patients, families, staff and studentsStrong ability to problem solve and multitaskAbility to anticipate needs of patients while working closely with physicians to establish plan of care/continuum of care

Job Summary:

Provides coordination of the activities and flow of work for the assigned clinical program.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Facilitates the development, implementation and evaluation of program services and initiatives.Plans, implements, evaluates, and coordinates appropriate patient care.Maintains program documentation and review to support regulatory and compliance regulations.Assists with determining appropriate training for the staff and developing the learning program.Collaborates with advanced practice providers to ensure quality outcomes.Collaborates with others to assist with problem identification and resolution, cost containment issues, implementation of new services, and systems/performance measures.May participate in injury prevention initiatives and/or activities.Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or equivalent combination of education and experience

EXPERIENCE

Three years' registered nurse experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.Frequent keyboard use/data entry.Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.Rare climbing.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS  

Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.
 
State of Work Location: Illinois 

    Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)    And    Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) 

 
State of Work Location: Missouri  

    Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)    And        Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration          Or          Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State  

 
State of Work Location: Oklahoma  

    Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)    And        Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State          Or        Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)  

 
State of Work Location: Wisconsin 

    Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)    And        Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State          Or          Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services  

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

3003010038 Cardiac Services - Other

Scheduled Weekly Hours:20

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). 

Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. 

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