Cardiac Care Coordinator RN – Heart & Rhythm Expert

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health; University Place (WA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Washington seeks a HART (Heart and Rhythm Team) Patient Care Coordinator RN to provide expert nursing leadership and meticulous coordination for complex cardiac arrhythmia patients.

You will manage patient pathways, educate patients and families on treatment plans, schedule advanced cardiac procedures, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes for those with heart rhythm disorders.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Two years of related nursing work experience in an acute clinical care setting within the last five years.
• Work experience in Oncology, Med/Surg, Nutrition Support, Pediatrics, IV Therapy, Gerontology, Home Health.
• Registered Nurse license for WA upon hire.
• Basic Life Support – CPR upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Interviews and evaluates patients for hospice eligibility in accordance with Medicare criteria.
• Explains hospice services and eligibility criteria, and elicits clinical information from patient and/or family regarding health status and readiness for hospice care.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Care coordination

Cardiology knowledge

Educate patients and families

Organizational skills

Empathy

Education

Accredited nursing program

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Washington seeks a HART (Heart and Rhythm Team) Patient Care Coordinator RN to provide expert nursing leadership and meticulous coordination for complex cardiac arrhythmia patients.

You will manage patient pathways, educate patients and families on treatment plans, schedule advanced cardiac procedures, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes for those with heart rhythm disorders.