Heart Failure Program Nurse - Cardiology - Charlotte

Novant Health • Charlotte, NC

70d

About The Position

The Heart Failure nurse collaborates with the Heart Failure team in all aspects of patient care, with a focus on coordinating care needs of the heart failure population from the time of referral through end-of-life. Assists in the clinical management and resource allocation for patients with HF. Supports the growth and expansion of the Heart Failure program by actively participating in performance improvement initiatives to enhance care, processes, and outcomes. Coordinates and collaborates with other Heart Failure nurses in the market. Manages CardioMEMS and other remote monitoring. Uses critical thinking to triage patient phone calls and collaborate with medical providers to titrate medications within scope of practice. Provides evidence-based disease self-management education and serves as a resource for our heart failure patients. Accurately and timely documents in the medical record.

Requirements

• 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree, preferred
• BSN, preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of Clinical RN experience, required
• 3 years of experience in Telemetry, CCU, Cardiac Stepdown
• Registered as RN in NC or compact state, required
• Certification as a CHFN, required

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrates interdisciplinary leadership skills
• Superior interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to communicate patient's needs to providers
• Organization skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Clinical experience/expertise in HF management
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team

Responsibilities

• Deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.
• Foster teamwork, team member engagement, and community involvement.
• Leverage diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
• Foster a safe patient environment driven by the principles of 'First Do No Harm'.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees