RN Clinical Coordinator - AHN Cardiac Surgery - Allegheny General Hospital

Highmark Health • Pittsburgh, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides clinical support between patients and physicians. Assesses patients and test results, reviews results with physicians and ensures patient communication regarding results and/or recommendations per physician order. Assesses health status/needs during the ambulatory visit or over the phone using interviewing skills and nursing knowledge. Formulates and communicates an action plan. Implements plan and/or action after discussion with responsible physician. Coordinates and schedules all patient testing including surgeries and coordinate OR schedule. Assesses blood work prior to surgery. Assesses learning needs of patient and family and provides education based on age, culture and willingness to learn. Provides clinical support during office hours.

Requirements

• Minimum Nursing School Diploma
• Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)
• 2 years experience in clinical specialty
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Nice To Haves

• BA/BS Degree
• Experience as an RN in the area of specialty, ambulatory experience, cardiovascular experience, and outpatient setting experience.
• SICU or Surgical experience

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients and test results, reviews results with physicians and ensures patient communication regarding results and/or recommendations per physician order.
• Assesses health status/needs during the ambulatory visit or over the phone using interviewing skills and nursing knowledge. Formulates and communicates an action plan. Implements plan and/or action after discussion with responsible physician.
• Coordinates and schedules all patient testing including surgeries and coordinate OR schedule. Assess blood work prior to surgery.
• Assesses learning needs of patient and family and provides education based on age, culture and willingness to learn.
• Provides clinical support during office hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree