RN Prog Coord Electrophysiology - Cardiology

Description

Job Description

PeaceHealth is seeking an RN Prog Coord Electrophysiology for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $46.27 – $69.41. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Job Summary

Responsible for the clinical coordination of the Electrophysiology Program. This includes the Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (LAAO) program. Ensures continuity of care through optimized patient assessment, clinical triage coordination, direct communication with physicians, daily patient management. Provides a continuum of patient and family education from referral to follow-up. Coordinator is the primary contact for referring physicians, patients, families, hospital and office staff, and vendors.

Essential Functions

• Assists patient and families in understanding their diagnosis and the work-up involved to qualify for EP (including LAAO) procedures and follow-up.
• Assists with the coordination and development of the clinical guidelines of practice for the outpatient cardiovascular offices, Electrophysiology Lab, and assigned inpatient nursing units.
• Acts as single point of contact for patients and families, including telephone triage, and the wait to be scheduled for EP and the LAAO procedures.
• Provides explanation of the process and care pathway from screening to procedure to follow-up.
• Follows patients through the continuum, including pre-admission testing, inpatient admission, 30-day, 45-day, 60-day and one year follow up.
• Reinforces patient education and direct patients and families to available resources and support services.
• Ensures patients receive a treatment plan that is understandable and feasible.
• Assesses for clinical, emotional, spiritual, psychosocial and other patient/family needs.
• Assures all Medicare requirements in National Coverage Decision for LAAO are completed.
• Coordinates timely scheduling of tests, procedures, and appointments.
• Coordinates case review presentation for EP clinical meetings
• Works closely with data analyst to collect LAAO registry data, track outcomes and support strategic planning processes.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Education

• Accredited School of Nursing Required: and
• Bachelor of Science Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing or
• Masters of Science Preferred: Master of Science in Nursing MS of Health Sciences
  
  

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years Required: Experience in cardiac nursing including two years of clinical experience in a hospital environment
  
  

Credentials

• Required: Upon Hire Registered Nurse in state of practice and
• Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support and
• Preferred: Upon Hire CVRN or CCVN
  
  

Skills

• Must be able to work in self-direct environment. (Required)
• Effective written and verbal communication skills. (Required)
• Proficient computer skills including EMR, PACS systems and MS Office applications. (Required)
• Insight into the roles and responsibilities of the interdisciplinary team members. (Required)
• Self-directed, results oriented. (Required)
  
  

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).
• Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
• Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.
• Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently.
• Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.
  
  

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.
  
  

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
  
  

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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