Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute
About The Position
The Clinical Nurse Coordinator is a registered professional nurse supporting the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute (BCVI) system hypertension program. The primary location is CDH, with some travel to other health network locations and AMC. In addition to providing direct patient care, the coordinator is accountable for assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating care plans for designated patients. The role serves as a point of contact for referring providers, processes new patient referrals, organizes clinical conferences and meetings, and coordinates screenings, testing, consult appointments, and hospital-based procedures. The coordinator facilitates communication among specialty physicians, referring physicians, patients, families, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team. Working under the supervision of BCVI Medical Directors, the Director, and the Clinical Program Manager, the coordinator uses and manages available data to support clinical workflows and work plans. This includes organizing, documenting, and presenting information to the cardiovascular team to help determine appropriate patient care pathways. The role requires professional, courteous support and strong interpersonal, communication, patient education, and computer skills, including preparing spreadsheets and entering data.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
- Current Illinois nursing license.
- Current Basic Life Support certification.
- Minimum of 2–5 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery and/or cardiology.
- Experience working in a hospital and/or clinic setting with direct physician interaction.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for patient education.
- Computer skills to prepare spreadsheets and enter data.
Nice To Haves
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
- Specialty certification in the clinical area of focus.
Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, direct, and provide appropriate clinical care to patients in the designated care setting.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate ongoing care, focusing on cost-effective approaches to maximize wellness and enhance patients’ lives.
- Develop, coordinate, and provide education for patients, families, caregivers, and staff based on personalized needs, and serve as a resource for ongoing education.
- Serve as a communication link between patients, families, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team.
- Coordinate comprehensive patient care, including follow-up visits, referrals, testing, treatment, and long-term follow-up as required.
- Schedule and coordinate clinical conferences as needed; prepare and organize meeting content, set agendas, and create PowerPoint presentations.
- Use available data sources to identify and track patients with cardiovascular conditions and ensure appropriate care plans.
- Contribute to department, hospital, and other professional committees and to quality or process improvement initiatives.
- Ensure clinical practice and patient care are consistent with policies and procedures.
- Serve as a point of contact for referring providers and process new patient referrals.
- Coordinate screenings, additional testing, consult appointments, and hospital-based procedures.
- Facilitate communication with specialty physicians, including referring physicians, regarding patient status for procedures.
- Perform other BCVI Clinical Nurse Coordinator duties as assigned.
Benefits
- The company describes a range of benefits intended to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Loan forgiveness.
- 401(k) matching.
- Lifecycle benefits.
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Job Type
Full-time
