Job Description

The Cardiac Care Coordinator will function as an integral part of the VCUHS inter-professional Heart Failure Transition Team composed of professional representation from social work, pharmacy, nutrition, RN Care Coordination, and other disciplines as needed. The overall goal of the team is to ensure successful transitions for heart failure and AMI patients as they transition from acute care by carefully coordinating post-discharge care to increase patient satisfaction, facilitate improved self-management, and prevent readmissions. The Cardiac Care Coordinator will identify eligible patients for intervention and provide education and coordination of care to these patients and their families. In assessing and planning care for the patients the Coordinator will work closely with other concerned entities including the AMI transition teams and representatives of other clinics providing post-acute management of complex patients.Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Current RN licensure in Virginia AHA BLS
Experience REQUIRED:
Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience in an acute care setting Minimum of one year in specialty
Experience PREFERRED:
Academic healthcare experience Experience with cardiac patients
Previous experience using a personal computer and software application to include the Internet, e-mail, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) and graphics.
Previous experience collecting, organizing and analyzing data using databases (e.g. MS Access)
Education/training REQUIRED:
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of Nursing
Education/training PREFERRED:
Certification in specialty area
Previous experience in patient education and case management
Supplemental course work in quality improvement, such as quality methodologies/tools, data analysis, patient safety, Lean, Six Sigma), quality engineering, and/or project management Course work in statistics
Independent action(s) required:
Practices within the boundaries of the regulations governing the practice of nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Practice is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nursing and established nursing practice standards and follows the VCUHS policies and procedures.
Organizes and plans work with input from the patient/family or other stake holders with the specific defined outcomes and demonstrates use of sound clinical judgment and resources.
Coordinates care with inter-professional team to ensure successful patient outcomes.
Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A
Additional position requirements:
Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet program requirements and/or needs.
Age Specific groups served: As appropriate based on unit assignment
Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
Physical: Lifting less than 20 lbs.
Activities: Prolonged sitting, Prolonged standing, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other)
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Able to adapt to frequent change, Noisy environmentDays

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