RN- Clinical Coordinator Cardiac

Description

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa’s largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest’s largest referral centers. With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers.

Employment Type

Schedule: Full time 40 hours a week, 8:00-4:30, No Weekends or Holidays

General Requirements

• Coordinates and manages patient care through the continuum of the patient’s hospital stay; including but not limited to evaluations, patient education and engagement, treatment, and scheduling discharge follow-up care, including post hospital Transitional Care Management (TCM) call within two business days after hospital discharge.
• Meds reconciliation
• In collaboration with the organization’s hospitalist, critical care cardiovascular teams, and other multidisciplinary departments, develops an evidence-based comprehensive plan of treatment for patients with HF through clinical pathways, algorithms, and protocols
• Serves as a HF resource to all members of the healthcare team, patients and their families.
• Ensures compliance with CMS standards, national guidelines, patient satisfaction, and cardiac registry for best practice
• Works with physicians and staff to effectively manage referrals and process patients.
• Educate and correspond with outlying facilities and community services regarding care of HF patients.

Education

• Currently licensed by the State of Iowa as a registered nurse with 5 years acute care or advanced heart failure care
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire
• Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers