Cardiovascular Program Specialist

Dignity Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 62,350 - 92,740; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Cardiovascular Program Specialist in Phoenix, Arizona. The role involves coordinating and evaluating the care of patients undergoing cardiovascular procedures, particularly Ventricular Assist Devices. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Nursing, AZ RN license, and 5 years of cardiovascular experience. On-call duties and performance improvement tasks are included. Join a recognized center for quaternary care that fosters a supportive environment and promotes quality patient care.

Qualifications

• 5 years of cardiovascular experience upon hire.
• Experience in caring for acute and chronic heart and vascular patients.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the referral process and introduction of patients for evaluation.
• Receives and responds to incoming referrals from physicians and hospitals.
• Works with the medical director to schedule evaluations and procedures.
• Communicates plans back to referring physician and/or hospital.
• Educates the patient and family on the referral process.
• On-call nights and weekends as required.
• Performs chart reviews and data submission for performance indicators.
• Develops policies and procedures to improve care quality.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Conflict management

Problem solving

Autonomy

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor’s of Nursing or equivalent work experience

Registered Nurse: AZ

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

The Cardiovascular Program Specialist is involved in the coordination and evaluation process from candidate referral, evaluation, acceptance, procedure and follow‑up for Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) patients, cardiovascular surgery and other CV specialty procedure patients. The incumbent serves as a resource to staff and the multidisciplinary team and community caring for the patient. Demonstrates knowledge and skills in the care of patients with end‑stage disease and will play a role in the holistic evaluation of patients. Skills in the area of critical thinking, interpersonal communication, conflict management, problem solving, autonomy and decision‑making are highly desirable. The CV Program Specialist is also responsible for quality performance improvement of the specific CV program.

• Coordinates the referral process and introduction of patients for evaluation and assessment.
• Receives incoming referrals from physicians and hospitals; responds quickly to facilitate rapid access to the system (contact with referring providers; requests, receives & reviews pertinent clinical records; coordinate record review with the multidisciplinary team).
• Works collaboratively with the program medical director and multidisciplinary team to schedule evaluation and procedure.
• Triages referrals according needs are met on a priority level.
• Communicates back to referring physician and/or hospital the plans for acceptance into the program.
• Educates the patient and family regarding the referral process, steps of evaluation, and keeps them informed throughout the entire process.
• On‑call nights and weekends required.
• Performs chart reviews, timely data abstraction and submission, provides various reports and data interpretation for performance indicators required by the Joint Commission, CMS and other regulatory agencies.
• Develops policies, procedures, order sets and clinical pathways with the multidisciplinary team to improve overall quality of care and program development.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s of Nursing or equivalent work experience and 5 years cardiovascular experience, upon hire.
• Evidence in caring for acute & chronic heart & vascular patients.
• Registered Nurse: AZ, upon hire.

Preferred

• Previous experience with VAD, ECMO, cardiothoracic surgery.
• Previous experience in cardiac intensive care, cath lab or CTOR.

Where You'll Work

St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, 571‑bed, not‑for‑profit hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph’s is a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. It includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, Cancer Center at St. Joseph’s, Ivy Brain Tumor Center, and St. Joseph’s Level I Trauma Center verified by the American College of Surgeons. St. Joseph’s is also a respected center for high‑risk obstetrics, neuro‑rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. The hospital is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona’s healthiest employers.

Pay Range

$45.26 - $67.32 /hour