HART (Heart and Rhythm Team) Patient Care Coordinator RN

Penn State Health; University Place (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health seeks a HART Patient Care Coordinator RN to provide expert nursing leadership and meticulous coordination for complex cardiac arrhythmia patients. You will educate patients and families on treatment plans, coordinate scheduling of advanced cardiac procedures, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes.

The role requires strong cardiology knowledge, excellent organization, and a proactive, empathetic approach, contributing to exceptional

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and two years of related nursing experience in an acute clinical care setting.
• Experience in Oncology, Med/Surg, Nutrition Support, Pediatrics, IV Therapy, Gerontology, or Home Health.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in WA and current Basic Life Support (CPR).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient pathways and educate patients and families on treatment plans.
• Schedule advanced cardiac procedures and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide expert nursing leadership to optimize outcomes for complex cardiac arrhythmia patients.
• Assist with hospice eligibility interviews and Medicare criteria per protocol.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Cardiology knowledge

Patient education

Care coordination

Education

Registered Nurse license (WA)

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.

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.