Staff Nurse - Interventional Cardiology – Heart failure

University Health; Boerne (TX); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University Health is seeking a Staff Nurse for Interventional Cardiology – Heart Failure to coordinate care for CHF patients in an outpatient setting, working with a multidisciplinary team. You will provide direct patient care, patient education, and guidance to clinical staff, following physician protocols and nursing standards.

The ideal candidate holds Texas RN licensure, BSN preferred, and at least 2 years of cardiology experience, with BLS/ACLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with current RN licensure in Texas; BSN preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of recent clinical experience directly related to cardiology.
• Must meet Staff Nurse II criteria for the worked area.
• Verification of course completion per American Heart Association BLS/ACLS guidelines.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate services for heart failure patients in outpatient care with a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide direct patient care and patient education as directed by physicians.
• Phone triage of patient questions using physician protocols.
• Orientation and training of clinical support staff; act as a clinical resource on CHF issues.

Connaissances

Customer service

Communication

Nursing

Formation

Texas RN license

BSN preferred

Description du poste

Staff Nurse - Interventional Cardiology – Heart failure

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
The CHF Clinical Coordinator is responsible for the coordination services provided to heart failure patients in cooperation with a multidisciplinary care team in the outpatient setting. Provide direction to patient care staff to promote quality patient care and nursing services on a continuous basis. The CHF Clinical Coordinator responsibilities include direct patient care, phone triage of patient questions utilizing physician protocols, orientation and training of clinical support staff and functions as a resource on clinical issues with regard to the CHF patient. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Provides patient education as directed by the physician.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with current RN licensure in the State of Texas, BSN preferred. Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required. Minimum 2 years of recent clinical experience directly related to cardiology. Must meet career ladder Staff Nurse II criteria for worked area. Verification of course completion in accordance with all American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support and Health Care Provider guidelines is required.