RN Structural Heart (TAVR) Coordinator - Full Time 8 Hours Days (Union, Non-Exempt)

University of Southern California

21d•$21 - $87

About The Position

Responsible for case coordination for the cardiac structural heart procedure patients (TAVR, Watchman, Mitraclip). Coordinates the delivery of patient care from pre-admission to post-discharge. Collaborates with the physicians and entire patient care team in moving the patient efficiently through the continuum of care. Complies with the California Nurse Practice Act, Article 2, Section 2725 of the Business and Professions Code. Assist with coordination of IR related procedures as time permits. USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at [email protected]. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law. Notice of Non-discrimination Employment Equity Read USC’s Clery Act Annual Security Report USC is a smoke-free environment Digital Accessibility If you are a current USC employee, please apply to this USC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser: https://wd5.myworkday.com/usc/d/inst/1$9925/9925$137997.htmld USC is a leading private research university located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles – a global center for arts, technology and international business. As the largest private employer in the city – responsible for more than $5 billion annually in economic activity in the region – we offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment, in careers that span a broad spectrum of talents and skills. As a USC employee, you will enjoy excellent benefits and perks, and you will be a member of the Trojan Family - the faculty, staff, students and alumni who make USC a great place to work. Application help If you need assistance during the application process, see our application help. (If you already work for USC, see Your USC career.) At any point you may also contact our HR Service Center for help at (213) 821-8100 or [email protected]. Don't see the dream job you are looking for? Drop off your contact information and resume and we will reach out to you if we find the perfect fit!

Requirements

Minimum Education: Bachelors Degree Nursing
Minimum Skills: Possess basic computer skills.
Required Certifications: Registered Nurse - RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

Preferred Education: Masters degree Nursing
Preferred Experience: 1 year acute care experience.
Current RN experience in assigned area of Nursing.
A registered nurse with current RN experience in Cath lab or Interventional Radiology.
Preferred Work Experience - 3-5 years of Acute Care Experience
1-2 years of ambulatory Nurse Navigation Experience
2-4 years experience in Cath Lab or Intervention Radiology

Responsibilities

Accountable to the unit Manager and/or the Director of the department.
Adherence to identified nursing standards of practice.
Annually demonstrates competence in critical behaviors for assigned area.
Displays professional commitment and supports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among coworkers by maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships.
Responsible for the planning, directing, implementation, and evaluation of each patient. The implementation of nursing care may be delegated by the RN responsible for the patient to other licensed nursing staff, or may be assigned to unlicensed staff, subject to any limitations to their licensure, certification, level of competency, and/or regulation. The RN will direct care provided by the LVN, CNA, nursing student, and/or logistics technician.
Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization-wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental and interdepartmental quality control, performance improvement, and quality planning activities.
Demonstrates the IRAISE values in all professional and patient care interactions.
Performs other duties as assigned by Manager / Director / Clinical Lead RN.
Prioritizes cases to provide service to most urgent case.
Organizes patient transportation, surgical team coordination, age specific admission evaluation and pre-operative preparation of patients including pre-operative work-up.
Utilizing established protocols as applicable, follows appropriate pre- and post-procedure orders based on patient evaluation.
Follows up on patients post-procedurally.
Participates with patient/family and other healthcare providers in the evaluation of patient outcomes.
Provides coaching and mentoring of staff to improve patient outcomes.
Coordinates pre and post procedure patient/family education based on the patient’s age/developmental needs, level of understanding, cultural considerations, barriers, motivators, or limitations.
Coordinates discharge planning.
Communicates with patient’s families, medical consultants, medical and hospital staff, outside referring physicians and medical groups.
Communicates with insurance company utilization review and authorization personnel.
Gathers and maintains data and reports as required by government agencies and/or the Quality Review Department/Hospital Administration.
Acts as a resource person for nurse coordinators, nursing, and other hospital staff.
Reviews, interprets, integrates, and analyzes patient clinical findings.
Effectively communicates finding and recommendations to achieve patient outcomes.
Identifies the need for and coordinates patient/family conferences as needed.
Ensures that a physician specific plan of care is in place for patients.
Proposes alternative treatment options to ensure a cost effective and efficient plan of care.
Reviews clinical findings and diagnostic reports and correlates medical record findings with patient assessment findings.
Identifies and creates solutions to remove barriers that impede optimum patient care delivery.
Provides supportive and therapeutic clinical interventions as indicated.
Ensures referrals for consultants are completed in a timely manner and follow through as appropriate.
Identifies the lead physician in complex cases with multiple practitioners.
Ensures appropriate resource utilization relevant to the financial, regulatory and clinical aspects of care.
Provides consultation and mediation services to facilitate patient progression towards desired outcomes.
Collaborates with the entire health care team to identify primary patient/family decision maker and communicates care plans as indicated.
Identifies and creates solutions to remove barriers that impede optimal patient care delivery.
Identifies and records avoidable delays and days.
Documents and resolves/refer any discrepancy form standards of care issues to responsible individuals.
Reviews, interprets, integrates, and analyzes patient clinical findings.
Effectively communicates finding and recommendations to achieve patient outcomes.
Identifies the need for and coordinates patient/family conferences as needed.
Ensures that a physician specific plan of care is in place for patients.
Proposes alternative treatment options to ensure a cost effective and efficient plan of care.
Reviews clinical findings and diagnostic reports, and correlates medical record findings with patient assessment findings.
Identifies and creates solutions to remove barriers that impede optimum patient care delivery.
Identifies potential risk management or quality issues and resolves them through intervention or refers as appropriate.
Ensures appropriate resource utilization relevant to the financial, regulatory and clinical aspects of care.
Provides consultation and mediation services to facilitate patient progression towards desired outcomes.
Collaborates with the entire health care team to identify primary patient/family decision maker and communicates care plans as indicated.