HEART FAILURE PROGRAM COORDINATOR, Full Time
About The Position
Northern Nevada Health System (NNHS): Northern Nevada Health System is a regional multi-facility system that has excelled at offering quality care to residents of the greater Truckee Meadows. Northern Nevada Medical Center, a 124-bed acute care hospital in Sparks, is our flagship facility. A second hospital, Sierra Medical Center, is the first full-service hospital built in the region in over a century. Our System also provides family, internal and sports medicine and a wide range of specialty care through Northern Nevada Medical Group. Our providers are located throughout Reno, Sparks, Fallon and Bishop. In addition, patients can receive a variety of outpatient surgical services at Quail Surgical and Pain Management Center. To learn more about our growing System, visit www.northernnevadahealth.com. Learn more at nnmc.com This Heart Failure Coordinator opportunity is full time at 40 hours per week, offers full benefits and a convenient schedule. This dynamic individual will provide direct patient care to adult patient populations. Addresses the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care related to the surgical environment. Communicates effectively with the physicians, team members, and vendors regarding needed implants and supplies. Assesses operating rooms room for equipment functioning, supplies, implants, and readiness. Assists in obtaining supplies for individual cases and ensuring all appropriate needs of the surgical team are met. Monitors, positions and assists patient during procedure. Functions as a team member and resource for the Surgical Services Department. Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Nevada.
- Minimum of three (3) years Cardiovascular experience.
- Current BLS certification.
- Current ACLS certification.
- Point of Care certification required within 6 months of hire.
- Willing to take call /standby in the cardiovascular lab/ NNMC as needed.
Nice To Haves
- BSN preferred.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for specified service line, including supply management, physician relations and satisfaction, vendor relations, and education of staff.
- Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other health team members as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care
- Trains all nursing staff in the specific service line
- Demonstrates knowledge in both inpatient and outpatient care of patients in specific service line.
- Educates the nursing staff to specialty specific on each unit.
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Tuition Reimbursement/Repayment Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
