Clinical Program Specialist, RN, Cardiac Surgery

Christiana Care Health Services • Newark, DE

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Christiana Care Hospital is currently looking to hire a Clinical Program Specialist (RN) to support Cardiac Surgery patients for the Heart & Vascular Center. The Clinical Program Specialist w orks within a high-volume open-heart surgery team to facilitate the smooth execution of cardiac procedures by anticipating and troubleshooting problems, working collaboratively to facilitate case flow, expedite surgery and promote the patient experience. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to provide clinical nursing expertise through all phases of care for patients with cardiovascular heart disease requiring surgical evaluation and intervention. You will be responsible for facilitating all pre and post-operative patient education, ensuring families understand the disease process, diagnostic requirements, and the specifics of the surgical procedure. This role involves heavy operational coordination, from requesting diagnostic tests and ordering medications to scheduling surgeries and resolving potential workflow conflicts to optimize operating room utilization. You will collaborate closely with anesthesia, heart failure teams, and financial coordinators to ensure all clinical and insurance requirements are met prior to the procedure. Ideal candidate will have a background in cardiac surgery or cardiology or experience in a similar role within another specialty area. Work Schedule: Full time – 80 hours – Bi-weekly (Monday through Friday, day shift) Office location is on site at ChristianaCare – Newark Campus No Holidays, No Weekends, No Call Requirements

Requirements

• BSN required.
• Minimum of three years of cardiovascular nursing experience required.
• Current RN license in the state of DE
• BLS certification

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.
• Procedural training and experience preferred.
• Project management experience preferred.
• Ideal candidate will have a background in cardiac surgery or cardiology or experience in a similar role within another specialty area.

Benefits

• ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program.
• To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees