Cardiology Nurse Coordinator

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH); Prestonsburg (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) seeks a Cardiology Nurse Coordinator to lead care coordination for patients with advanced cardiac disease. You will partner with cardiology physicians and staff across ARH facilities to deliver patient-centered care and ensure continuity with referring providers.

The role requires RN licensure in Kentucky, BLS/ACLS, and strong organizational and teaching skills to support education and quality initiatives in cardiology services.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• RN license in Kentucky.
• Cardiology nursing expertise preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews with patients and families; coordinate care.
• Educate patients and families on disease management and procedures.
• Develop nursing care plans to ensure standards of care.
• Review patient schedules to optimize clinical workflows.
• Ensure resources are available to support care and procedures.
• Educate on signs requiring follow-up or triage.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate patient care.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

Critical thinking

Time management

Quality improvement

Patient education

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Registered Nurse licensed by Kentucky State Board of Nursing

Job description

Overview

Cardiology Nurse Coordinator is a registered nurse who is independently accountable for the effective management, coordination of care, and development of education for specific patient populations being evaluated for advanced cardiac disease, procedures and treatments. The Coordinator partners with the general cardiologist, interventional cardiologists, advanced practice practitioners, and other providers and clinical staff throughout the ARH system, inpatient and outpatient departments, local and regional healthcare facilities to coordinate patient care. In collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, the Coordinator delivers patient and family centered care that meets or exceeds the ARH standards of quality care in the Cardiac Service Line. The Coordinator has a strong knowledge base and nursing expertise in cardiovascular diseases and treatment modalities. After consulting with the multidisciplinary providers, the Coordinator communicates with local and regional referring physician providers and clinical staff to ensure continuity of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews with patient, family members and heath care teams


• Educate patient and family regarding all aspects of disease management, diagnostic and interventional procedures


• Develop nursing care plans to ensure standards of care are achieved


• Review patient schedules proactively to ensure efficiency in clinical workflows


• Ensure appropriate resources are available to support patient care and procedures


• Educate patient and family of signs and symptoms that require a follow up telephone call or triage visit


• Collaborate with medical faculty, nursing personnel and other health care agencies to facilitate patient care needs


• Communicate and solve problems with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex patient care issues


• Assist with accurate data collection and analysis for process improvement and quality initiative


• Serve as a resource person to staff, referring providers, and clinical staff


• Attends in-service and continuing education


• Respects the dignity and confidentiality of all matters related to the patients


• Performs other related duties as required within scope of the job classification

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing


• Registered Nurse, Licensed by Kentucky State Board of Nursing

Minimum Work Experience

Five (5) years clinical care setting (cardiovascular)

Required Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• Basic Life Support (BLS)


• ACLS Certification


• Demonstrate success with critical thinking and prioritization skills


• Demonstrate flexibility and time management skills to meet program and patient care needs


• Knowledge of quality improvement and standards of care within practice area


• Experience in teaching patients and families


• Excellent organizational skills


• Ability to work independently