CHF Coord RN

About Us

Candidates must have cardiac experience
Baylor Scott & White Health promotes the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. We are the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas dedicated to empowering you to live well.

Location

Irving, TX - 1901 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving, 75061
Setting: Case Management
Schedule: Full Time - Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Core Values

• Serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart
• Never settle by constantly striving for better
• Are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve
• Make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Job Summary

The Congestive Heart Failure Nurse Coordinator specializes in managing heart failure for patients in and out of the hospital. They create and implement health strategies to promote wellness in congestive heart failure patients. They work closely with healthcare providers to assess and address the self-care and education needs of patients and families. Additionally, they provide different resources for learning.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Oversee care for patients with various needs, including mental, physical, and social areas
• Coordinate care plans after discharging patients, working closely with referring doctors on medications and risks
• Review financial and outcome data for heart failure patients to improve healthcare delivery
• Manage program policies, protocols, and data
• Help with selections on CHF nursing role scope
• Lead projects, give input on clinical outcomes and financial indicators, and analyze the effects of practices and environment
• Partner with management to address any clinical or professional issues
• Partner with educators and managers to create a supportive learning environment

Key Success Factors

• Familiarity with patient care coordination, resource allocation, and usage management is beneficial
• Skills in patient care coordination and assessment are necessary
• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities are imperative
• Capable of closely monitoring, evaluating, and documenting patient progress in conjunction with a care plan
• Efficient in facilitating patient access to community resources
• Capable of fostering collective relationships with both internal medical staff, external medical professionals, partners and organizations

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing
• A minimum of (3) three years' experience in a clinical setting is required
• All applicants must hold a current registration as a Registered Nurse