Cardiovascular Program Specialist

Job Summary

As our Cardiovascular Program Specialist, you will support patients in achieving optimal cardiac outcomes. You will serve as a valuable resource to staff, the multidisciplinary team, and the community, focusing on the holistic evaluation of patients with end-stage cardiovascular disease.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the referral process and introduction of patients for evaluation and assessment.
• Receives incoming referrals from physicians, hospitals, and responds quickly to facilitate rapid access to the system.
• Contacts referring providers, requests, receives, and reviews pertinent clinical records, and coordinates record review with multi-disciplinary team members.
• Works collaboratively with the program Medical Director and multi-disciplinary team to schedule evaluations and procedures.
• Triages referrals based on written criteria to ensure patient needs are met on a priority level.
• Communicates back to referring physicians/hospitals the plans for acceptance into the program.
• Educates patients and families about the referral process, steps of evaluation, and keeps them informed throughout the entire process.

Requirements

• Required: Bachelor's of Nursing or equivalent work experience and 5 years cardiovascular experience.
• Registered Nurse: Preferred in Arizona.
• Previous experience with VAD, ECMO, CV Surgery, and cardiac intensive care, cath lab, or CTOR.

Where You'll Work

Hello Humankindness: Join a Legacy of Healing at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC), a 571-bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago. SJHMC is a global destination for life-changing care, embracing patients with humankindness. It's more than a hospital; it's a community dedicated to a mission of service. Leaders in Specialized Care include Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI) and Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI).

Key features of SJHMC include:

• A Level I Trauma Center providing immediate, comprehensive care for critically injured patients 24/7.
• A culture of excellence and well-being, fostering professional and personal growth.
• A community committed to global health and well-being.
• A legacy of shaping a future through dedicated professionals united by the power of humankindness.

Pay Range

$45.26 - $67.32 /hour