RN Care Coordinator (Electrophysiology, Southdale Cardiology Clinic)

University of Minnesota Physicians•Edina, MN

About The Position

Why UMPhysicians? Our Electrophysiology department is dedicated in providing cutting-edge care and innovative treatments for patients with heart rhythm disorders. As a leader in the field, we are committed to excellence in clinical care, research, and education. We are at the forefront of innovation, offering the latest in electrophysiological procedures and therapies. Our services include catheter ablation, implantation of pacemakers and defibrillators, and cardiac resynchronization therapy. We strive to create a supportive and compassionate environment for our patients and their families! As a Care Coordinator – RN you will provide a deliberate patient and family centered partnership with the healthcare team by developing and supporting a coordinated plan of care between visits (Inpatient and Outpatient) to promote a smooth transition for patients and families across the healthcare continuum. University of Minnesota Heart Care is a team of doctors, nurses and health care professionals committed to providing life-saving care to people with heart disease. Our heart specialists and their teams have been pioneering heart care research and innovative techniques used to treat heart disease for more than 60 years. What you will do as an RN Care Coordinator: Coordinates care across the health care continuum within designated sub-specialty population(s) Serves as a single point of contact by facilitating and coordinating transitions in care within and between care settings, providers, and services Completes pre-visit planning and post-visit wrap-up and determines vital follow-up appointments and/or treatments to optimize patient visits Facilitates proactive disease management and preventative health care using evidence-based practice Rooms patients for the surgeon(s) as needed, complete clinic readiness including records review and provides administrative support as needed.

Requirements

Current Minnesota RN license
3+ years of Clinical Nursing experience
BLS certification
Demonstrated experience in patient advocacy and education, coaching, and proactive health care management along with EMR/digital literacy

Responsibilities

Coordinates care across the health care continuum within designated sub-specialty population(s)
Serves as a single point of contact by facilitating and coordinating transitions in care within and between care settings, providers, and services
Completes pre-visit planning and post-visit wrap-up and determines vital follow-up appointments and/or treatments to optimize patient visits
Facilitates proactive disease management and preventative health care using evidence-based practice
Rooms patients for the surgeon(s) as needed, complete clinic readiness including records review and provides administrative support as needed.