HART (Heart and Rhythm Team) Patient Care Coordinator RN

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

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a HART Patient Care Coordinator RN to lead nursing care and meticulously coordinate pathways for complex cardiac arrhythmia patients. You will educate families, schedule advanced procedures, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes.

The role demands strong cardiology knowledge, organizational skills, and a proactive, empathetic approach to improve patient experience.

Qualifications

• RN with WA license and two years of acute nursing experience.
• BSN is preferred but not required.
• Strong cardiology clinical knowledge and patient education skills.

Responsibilities

• Interview and evaluate hospice eligibility per Medicare criteria.
• Explain hospice services and eligibility to patients and families.
• Manage patient pathways and educate patients on treatment plans.
• Schedule advanced cardiac procedures and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Support improved patient experience and specialized cardiac care.

Skills

Cardiology knowledge

Organizational skills

Empathy

Nursing leadership

Education

WA RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As a HART (Heart and Rhythm Team) Patient Care Coordinator RN, you will provide expert nursing leadership and meticulous coordination, ensuring seamless care for complex cardiac arrhythmia patients.

As a HART (Heart and Rhythm Team) Patient Care Coordinator RN, you will provide expert nursing leadership and meticulous coordination, ensuring seamless care for complex cardiac arrhythmia patients.

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

To be successful, you will demonstrate outstanding clinical knowledge in cardiology, strong organizational skills, and a proactive, empathetic demeanor, contributing significantly to improved patient experience and specialized cardiac care.

• 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.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and two years of related nursing work experience in an acute clinical care setting within the last five years that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities, upon hire and


• Work experience in one of the following clinical specialty areas required: Oncology, Med/Surg, Nutrition Support, Pediatrics, IV Therapy, Gerontology, Home Health. and


• Registered Nurse: WA, upon hire and


• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Preferred

• Bachelors Of Science Nursing, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person - body, mind, and spirit - in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Pay Range

$45.74 - $79.34 /hour