Registered Nurse (RN) | Methodist University | Heart Failure Coordinator | Full Time Days
About the role
The Heart Failure Program Coordinator provides professional, clinical nursing, and technical knowledge, skills, and expertise for the development and continuous improvement of comprehensive cardiac and/or heart failure patient care. This role involves researching, developing, and applying evidence-based practice in clinical care, patient and staff education, and the development and adherence of policies, procedures, and treatment protocols.
Responsibilities
- Provides clinical expertise to evaluate cardiac patients, heart failure protocol/processes, and associated data collection systems to support effective patient care delivery.
- Collaborates with healthcare staff to identify and diagnose patient care problems, implement approaches to these problems, and evaluate the effectiveness of the interventions.
- Coordinates the development and implementation of an educational program designed to convey specialized knowledge and skills to the healthcare staff, patients, families, and the community.
- Coordinates Cardiac Care Program goals using a multidisciplinary approach.
- Acts as a liaison for Emergency Medical Services, collaborating, communicating, educating, improving processes, and reviewing cases.
- Identifies, plans, and participates in research related to cardiac patients.
- Reviews day-to-day heart failure patients and communicates needs with involved staff.
Requirements
- Required - Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- Required - Clinical nursing experience of 5-7 years
- Required - Registered Nurse license in Tennessee
- BASIC LIFE SUPPORT certification from American Heart Association
Qualifications
- Independent clinical decision-making skills
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
- Ability to evaluate and appropriately respond to verbal and nonverbal communication from patients with diverse states of development
- Teaching skills and ability to develop/mentor others
- Experience with public speaking
- Applied knowledge and experience utilizing tools/methods to perform clinical research and analysis in support of clinical quality improvement activities
- Ability to review and summarize data observations and findings, present the findings in a clear and concise way, and assist with decisions related to performance improvement opportunities
- Ability to establish collaborative working relationships with patients, coworkers, and community
- Demonstrated proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and database programs
- Experience with SPSS or Minitab preferred
Skills
- Independent clinical decision-making skills
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
- Ability to evaluate and appropriately respond to verbal and nonverbal communication from patients with diverse states of development
- Teaching skills and ability to develop/mentor others
- Experience with public speaking
- Applied knowledge and experience utilizing tools/methods to perform clinical research and analysis in support of clinical quality improvement activities
- Ability to review and summarize data observations and findings, present the findings in a clear and concise way, and assist with decisions related to performance improvement opportunities
- Ability to establish collaborative working relationships with patients, coworkers, and community
- Demonstrated proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and database programs
- Experience with SPSS or Minitab preferred
Benefits
Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations, and a consistent striving for excellence. The company offers a supportive and inclusive environment where Associates can grow their careers caring for others.
Pay
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Schedule
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