RN - Heart Failure Coordinator - Cardiology Clinic

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with an Associate's Degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelor's in Nursing, or Master's in Nursing
• Valid RN License
• Minimum of 1 year of Registered Nursing experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two or more years of experience in a clinical environment
• Two or more years of experience in a cardiology or cardiac surgery clinic, cardiovascular ICU, cardiac surgery step-down, or cardiovascular operating room.
• Prior experience in a telephone triage role within a surgical or specialty clinic.
• Prior experience as a surgical navigator, coordinator, or in a clinical program role.
• Knowledge or experience with cardiac surgical patients desired.
• ACLS certification.
• Specialty certification such as CCRN, CNOR, CSC, or Certified Heart Failure Nurse (CHEN)

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

• →Collects and documents assessment data from patients and/or others per UAMS standard.
• →Develops patient's Plan of Care (POC) per department/unit standards utilizing assessment data.
• →Evaluates the progress of patients toward attainment of desired outcomes.
• →Administers medication following department/unit standards and Nurse Practice Act.
• →Verifies and evaluates care delivered to ensure it is consistent with patient and family centered care principles, practice standards and regulatory requirements.
• →Supports the integration of current evidence into nursing practices.
• →Promotes an environment conducive to positive educational experience for all students and staff.
• →Provides effective patient/family education/discharge planning.
• →Effectively collaborates and communicates with nursing staff at all levels, interdisciplinary teams, executive leaders, and other stakeholders.
• →Communicates care appropriately through documentation in the medical record.
• →Reports variances in care/ systems/ processes through the appropriate means.
• →Participates in recruitment/retention of staff.
• →Facilitates development and implementation of nursing practice standards that are evidence-based and in compliance with ANA standards.
• →May perform other duties as assigned.

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.