Cardiovsr Spc Prgms Coord - Cardiovascular Svcs - Part Time/Days - Req# 2080657871

Job Objective:

Under the direction of the Cardiovascular Services Director manages, develops and coordinates the Cardiovascular Special Programs, directs and supervises all functions and activities, develops policy/procedures/protocols to meet standards and regulations as appropriate. Collects/supervises and monitors data collection, process and outcomes of Trans-catheter Valve Replacement and Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Procedures and other special programs including but not limited to the ECMO program. The Cardiovascular Special Programs Coordinator facilitates the professional development and education of nursing staff and other nursing team members. The Cardiovascular Special Programs Coordinator works in close collaboration with the Cardiovascular Services Director and Medical Director of the Cardiovascular Program and all multidisciplinary team members to improve the outcomes of the Cardiovascular Patient.

The Cardiovascular Special Programs Coordinator is responsible for program/project management, competency assessment, education, measurement and evaluation including cost/benefit analysis, implementation of evidence-based practice, working with accrediting bodies such as The Joint Commission and development and coordination of excellence initiatives. The Cardiovascular Special Programs Coordinator practices in accordance with American Nurses Association (ANA) Scope and Standards of Practice for Nursing Professional Development, Scope, and Standards of his/her professional specialty.

Major functions include:

• Integrates advanced clinical concepts and knowledge relevant to leadership, teaching, consultation and research to effect improvements in staff orientation and retention, in addition to effecting improvements in patient care and nursing practice.
• Serves as a clinical consultant and liaison to or between hospital management, patient care associates, patients and their families, community members and health care agencies.
• Provides management support to the service line as needed and direct patient care in routine and emergency situations.
• Works on ACC-NCDR and other databases. Acts as TAVR, TMVR, LAAO, and ECMO coordinator for the organization that includes data abstraction and coordination of applications and maintenance of outcome reports for the various programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

A. Collects data and information related to educational needs and other pertinent situations.
Collects data from multiple sources in order to define potential issues, problems, and needs.

• Uses analytical models and assessment tools that facilitate problem solving.
• Uses current technologies to facilitate comprehensive assessment of individual and organizational needs.
• Prioritizes teaching and competency development needs. Works collaboratively with unit leaders and colleagues to formulate and implement a coordinated development plan.
• Evaluates learning needs of nursing staff based on changes of process, workflow, equipment, and hospital policy using evidence-based practice.
• Utilizes appropriate metrics to demonstrate improvement in patient care based on clinical indicators, statistical data collections, core measures, risk management data, patient and staff surveys and any other valid peer- reviewed resources.
• Responsible for coordination of patient care, policy development, data collection and analysis of process for all aspects of cardiovascular program.
• Monitors patient status, compliance, education, and program requirements to ensure compliance with all regulations.
• Maintains practice standards according to California Nurse Practice Act, ANA Scope of Practice and ANA Work Ethics, The Joint Commission and all other regulatory agencies.
• Acts as a role model by demonstrating compliance with Code of Conduct.
• Utilization of the nursing process when making decisions related to patient care is essential.

B. Implements strategies and techniques to achieve positive learning and practice environments.

• Improves staff competency using an effective collaborative model for staff education cardiovascular accreditation standards.
• Participates in teaching and training of nursing staff to enhance staff competencies within the entire institution.
• Works collaboratively with unit leaders and colleagues to evaluate the need to modify staff competency assessment practices on an ongoing basis.

• Provides community education that promotes cardiovascular health as a requirement for accreditation.

C. Integrates teaching, consultation, leadership and research to influence plans, enhance the abilities of others and effect change.

• Provides consultation recommendations that influence the identified plan. Incorporates relevant stakeholders in planning and implementation for required change.
• Acts as a champion in implementing and achieving strategic goals for the cardiovascular service line, associated units, and hospital.
• Establishes formal and informal consultative relationships to enhance professional development and provide mentorship to other department members and staff.
• Develops and implements recommendations and strategies to address complex problems.
• Selects and implements valid and reliable instruments and metrics to measure processes and outcomes. Works closely to disseminate outcomes and protocol change based on accreditation requirements.
• Revises program and teaching methods based on evaluation of data.
• Disseminates evaluation results.

Non-Essential Duties:

Copying, faxing, patient transport as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge

• Knowledge with mathematical concepts and the application of fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Knowledge and ability to practice as defined by California Nurse Practice Act, ANA Scope and Standards of Practice and ANA Code of Ethics in coordination with hospital policy and procedure.
• Knowledge of Scope and Standards of Practice for Nursing Professional Development.
• Knowledge of Nursing Sensitive Indicators and demonstrated knowledge regarding special needs and behaviors of age specific groups.
• Demonstrates knowledge of legal and regulatory aspects of care, knowledge of legal documents pertinent to unit/area of care (accountability).
• Demonstrates knowledge and competency on hospital information system.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Patient Rights.

Skills

• Skilled in transferring concepts into practical application.
• Skilled in reading, analyzing and interpreting common scientific and technical journals and understanding regulatory requirements.
• Skilled in the nursing process and effective decision making when establishing plan of care.
• Time management skills in providing excellent patient care.
• Skilled in the safe and effective usage of all equipment necessary to provide patient care.
• Skilled in current nursing practices and procedures and the development of a plan of care that support positive outcomes.
• Skills in budget preparation and control as it relates to programmatic responsibility.
• Skills in personnel management through coordination and cooperation.
• Excellent problem-solving, time management and organizational skills.
• Skills to prepare complete, clear reports and recommendations after appropriate analyses of relevant and reliable information.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Abilities

• Ability to provide and coordinate educational programs.
• Ability to plan and oversee orientation program for new employees.
• Ability to assess and evaluate clinical performance of employees
• Ability to develop written documents such as orientation check lists, policies and procedures, and clinical competency tools.
• Ability to instruct employees in care and operation of equipment pertinent to clinical area.
• Ability to define problems by collecting data, establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to give and support the highest level of customer satisfaction at all times by providing a high degree of interaction with patient's and family members utilizing compassion and fostering effective communication.
• Ability to display a willingness to work as a team player.
• Ability to communicate effectively while maintaining good working relationships with coworkers, managers and all other hospital staff.
• Ability to follow direction and accept and utilize constructive criticism.
• Ability to prioritize and maintain organization of work flow.
• Ability to function effectively under pressure, stress, emotion and physical conditions while meeting time parameters.

Education and Experience:

Education

• Required: RN and BSN.
• Preferred: MSN.

Experience

• Desired: Five (5) years clinical experience with experience in specified field. Adult teaching experience. Knowledge base of cardiovascular quality indicators and metrics designed to evaluate and improve outcomes.
• Unit specific specialty certification preferred.

Required Licensure and/or Certifications:

• Current California Registered Nursing license.
• ACLS and BCLS required.

AVMC Conduct/Compliance Expectations:

• Ability to adhere with AVMC Attendance and Punctuality Policy.
• Ability to adhere with AVMC Leaves of Absence Policy.
• Ability to adhere with AVMC Paid Time-Off (PTO) Policy.
• Ability to adhere to the department dress code.
• Ability to organize work and establish priorities.
• Ability to expand on own initiative in performance of duties.
• Skill and ability to follow the telephone etiquette/standards.
• Ability to function effectively under pressure and meet time parameters.
• Ability to communicate effectively while maintaining good working relationships with co-workers, managers and other hospital staff.
• Ability to adhere to the normal standards of courtesy and conduct as defined under the rules of hospitality at AVMC.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of patient, hospital and department information.
• Ability to adhere to safety rules and regulations.
• Safely and effectively uses all equipment necessary to carry out duties.
• Ability to interpret and function under hospital and department policies and procedures.
• Conforms to required and appropriate accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Conforms with and supports hospital quality assurance and improvement guidelines.
• Ability to participate effectively in department and hospital staff education.
• Display a willingness to work as a team player.
• Ability to give and support the highest level of patient/customer satisfaction at all times.
• Supports and adheres to the values and mission statement established by the AVMC Board of Directors.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Compliance & Integrity Program and its established policies.
• Ability to follow the Code of Conduct.

Key Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Work often performed in high volume, fast paced, stressful and physical conditions.
• Radiation exposure.
• Additional workload during times of unexpected circumstances, high activity, high census, and sudden emergencies.

A detailed description of the physical requirements of this job is maintained in the Employee Health Department.

NOTE: THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK PERFORMED BY PEOPLE ASSIGNED TO THIS JOB. THIS DOCUMENT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, SKILLS, AND WORKING CONDITIONS FOR THE PERSONNEL SO CLASSIFIED.

Education and Experience:

Education

• Required: RN and BSN.
• Preferred: MSN.

Experience

• Desired: Five (5) years clinical experience with experience in specified field. Adult teaching experience. Knowledge base of cardiovascular quality indicators and metrics designed to evaluate and improve outcomes.
• Unit specific specialty certification preferred.

Required Licensure and/or Certifications:

• Current California Registered Nursing license.
• ACLS and BCLS required.