ADVANCED PRACTICE CLINICIAN - CVSL-CARDIOLOGY PROGRAMS COORDINATOR
About The Position
The Advanced Practice Clinician is a clinically competent Advanced Practice Provider who reports to the Executive Director of the Cardiac and Vascular Service Line and collaborates with the Structural Heart Medical Director. The role coordinates and delivers care, primarily for structural heart patients (TAVR, LAAO, PERT, MVC, and PFO) and post-discharge heart failure patients. The position provides clinical and operational leadership for cardiology patient management and supports continuity of care by serving as a liaison among structural heart and post-discharge heart failure patients, referring providers, and clinical staff. Under the guidance of the Structural Heart Medical Director, the clinician coordinates the planning, preparation, care, and follow-up of structural heart patients, supporting program growth. The role includes direct patient management, pre-procedure assessment, histories and physicals, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, post-procedure management, discharge support, post-hospitalization care, and patient education and counseling. The clinician coordinates with interventional cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgery, and other clinical staff from referral through testing, procedure planning, and follow-up. Additional responsibilities include coordinating multidisciplinary teams and meetings, supporting heart failure transitions of care, ensuring registry-compliant documentation, participating in performance improvement, supporting other Cath Lab Advanced Practice Practitioners, and providing staff and community education.
Requirements
- Licensed as an Advanced Practice Provider.
- Master's degree in Nursing.
- National certification as an Advanced Practice Provider (NP, PA, or CNS).
- Currently licensed in Delaware as an APP, or obtain licensure within six months of employment, pending a collaborative agreement with cardiologists.
- Experience in a hospital or acute care setting.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of basic computer programs.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding patients and team members.
- Ability to withstand crisis situations.
- Customer service skills when working with patients, team members, and visitors.
- Knowledge and experience with electronic health records.
- NP (Nurse Practitioner) credential.
- NIH Stroke Certification.
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification.
- BLS (Basic Life Saving) certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical and operational leadership in the management of cardiology patients.
- Serve as a liaison for structural heart and post-discharge heart failure patients, referring providers, and clinical staff to support continuity of care.
- Coordinate and execute the planning, preparation, care, and follow-up of structural heart patients under the guidance of the Structural Heart Medical Director.
- Provide direct patient management, including pre-procedure assessments, histories and physicals, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and studies, post-procedure management, discharge assistance, post-hospitalization management, education, and counseling.
- Coordinate care with interventional cardiologists, the cardiothoracic surgical team, and other clinical staff from referral through pre-procedure testing, procedure planning, post-procedure management, and follow-up.
- Coordinate structural heart multidisciplinary teams, weekly team meetings, and subcommittees.
- Coordinate transitions of care and management of heart failure patients from acute care to cardiologist office follow-up to reduce readmission risk.
- Work with the CVSL registry team to ensure documentation complies with registry requirements.
- Participate in identifying, implementing, and evaluating performance improvement initiatives.
- Provide post-procedure orders, discharge planning, and education for structural heart and other interventional cardiology or electrophysiology patients as needed to support other Cath Lab Advanced Practice Practitioners.
- Serve as a clinical and educational resource and provide training and education to Cath Lab, Emergency Department, CCU, and CVSD staff as needed.
- Plan and participate in community education to advance the program's offerings.
Benefits
- Fulfilling career supporting patient health and a team focused on excellence.
- Work in an inclusive team in a vibrant coastal community.
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Job Type
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