CV Surgery - Clinical Coordinator (FT)

Position Summary

The CV Surgery Clinical Coordinator serves to provide education to the patient regarding their respective surgery and maintains relationships with physician practices and office staff. This job includes, but is not limited to, providing patient education upon consultation, during hospital stay, and upon discharge, assisting the surgical clinic team with patient intake and care, as well as, communicating patient statuses with referring providers. This professional staff person is responsible for overseeing the CV Surgery Department’s operations by ensuring Clinic Nurses are performing the proper tasks. assessing/reassessing patients, developing a plan of care and implementing and evaluating that care. Coordinates the activities of the CV Surgery Clinic for the purpose of maintaining a quality CV Surgery program. Develops and maintains all necessary documentation and education for the program, which includes inpatients and outpatients. Facilitates discharge planning in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and documents the educational plan and progress. The CV Surgery Clinical Coordinator works to ensure the Clinic adheres to all TJC and CMS guidelines and best clinical practices.

Work Schedule

Flexible schedule to cover clinic times; primarily Monday through Friday. Schedule changes as hospital and Clinic needs demand.

Primary Duties

Patient Care:

• Completes admission assessment and periodic reassessments according to patient’s progress and/or unit protocols and age-specific parameters. Documents findings and communicates all pertinent information to interdisciplinary team members as appropriate.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members in the development, evaluation and revision of the plan of care as appropriate to meet the patient’s needs and goals.
• Ensures the provision of a safe and comforting environment.
• Sets the example for CV Surgery staff in assisting physicians in the clinical management of patients.
• Assists physicians in understanding the hospital policies and procedures.
• Provides education to patients/families/significant others, incorporating age-specific criteria and assessment of readiness to learn.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Maintains universal precautions.
• Administers medications and completes treatments according to hospital policy and within age-specific parameters.
• Facilitates discharge plan in collaboration with interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to use necessary patient care equipment.
• Performs Point of Care procedures in a timely manner according to established policy and procedure. Documents required information and complies with all Point of Care quality control standards.

Staff/Unit Responsibilities:

• Delegates appropriately to non-licensed staff in accordance with job description, license requirements and standards of practice.
• Utilizes resources in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Participates in developing other staff and affiliating students.
• Maintains and develops own professional competencies.
• Maintains unit-based competencies.
• Maintains and promotes a team spirit through active cooperation and collaboration.
• Assists in interdepartmental service coordination.
• Actively participates in the Performance Improvement and Utilization Review program.
• Assumes role in the maintenance of the patient-focused care delivery system with a focus on patient education.
• Assists in directing and guiding staff in the coordination of unit operations.
• Supports the multi-skilled worker environment (i.e., cross training).
• Demonstrates willingness to assist other areas of the organization, as needed.
• Cross-trains and willingly works in other areas of the organization, accepting assignments within competency level.
• Effectively applies prioritization and time management to patient’s care.
• Assists in all aspects of care in the environment.
• Adheres to all policy and procedures.
• Ensures that patient has a signed consent present in the chart prior to procedure.

Adheres to strict confidentiality both internally and externally.

Performs all duties in accordance with Arkansas Heart Hospital mission, vision and values.

Qualifications/Specifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program required; BSN preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Registered Nurse with current state licensure or licensure from a state within the Nursing Compact required. BLS certification required within 30 days of employment and prior to providing direct patient care. Successful completion of ACLS is required by the end of clinical orientation. Certifications will be renewed by recommended renewal date on the certification documentation.
• Experience: Minimum of five years RN-level experience in adult, acute care with cardiology/cardiovascular intensive care preferred. Minimum of two years supervisory experience preferred.