Nurse Coordinator - Structural Heart Per Diem

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Boston, MA

4d•$39 - $101

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. The Structural Heart Ambulatory RN per diem role will help support BIDMC SH Valve Clinic follow-up needs, including, but not limited to, telephone triage, patient scheduling, and care coordination.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Nursing required. Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
License Nursing License required., and Certificate 1 Basic Life Support required.
1-3 years related work experience required.
American Heart Associate - Basic Life Support Certificate
Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Nice To Haves

Hematology/Oncology nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with physicians and other health care providers to coordinate the care for patients from referral/consultation to discharge /follow up.
Assists with pre-authorization process.
Serves as contact and facilitator to receive consults and patient information.
Coordinates and insures all patient scheduling including but not limited to consultation, diagnostic and treatment procedures.
Gathers information for history and physical.
Performs and documents evaluations and assessments of patient.
Assists in ordering labs, x-rays, and diagnostic procedures.
Works in collaboration with surgeons and physicians in educating the patients and their families in medical care.
Assists in development of patient/family educational materials.
Participates in patient rounds and case conferences.
Updates clinical knowledge and skills through consultation, formal and informal education, and review of literature for self and clinical team.
Provides leadership for process improvement related to the care of these patients.