Structural Heart Coordinator | Registered Nurse | Full Time | University

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare • Memphis, TN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Collaborates with the interventional cardiologists, cardiovascular surgical team and clinical staff of multiple departments to coordinate and plan the care of cardiovascular patients who are being evaluated and selected for structural heart procedures through their pre and post-procedure care. Responsible for scheduling structural heart cases, ordering and maintaining supplies needed for structural heart cases and providing leadership in the development and conduct of training in structural heart procedures. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Nursing
• Cardiovascular 3-5 years
• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
• Registered Nurse Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree Cardiovascular Technology
• Associates Degree Radiography
• Associates Degree Respiratory Therapy
• Registered Nurse Arkansas - Arkansas State Board of Nursing
• Registered Respiratory Therapist - Mississippi - Mississippi State Department of Health
• Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist - Cardiovascular Credentialing International
• Registered Radiologic Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• Registered Respiratory Therapist - Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care
• Registered Respiratory Therapist - Arkansas - Arkansas State Medical Board
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist - Cardiovascular Credentialing International
• Registered Nurse Mississippi - Mississippi Board of Nursing

Responsibilities

• Oversees the scheduling and pre-authorization process for all structural heart cases.
• Coordinates with the scheduling reps and Business Manager with scheduling and precerting of structural heart procedures.
• Collaborates with the Nurse Practitioner to ensure CV Surgery, Anesthesia, CV Team, Cath Lab team and non-invasive teams are included in the case and scheduled with the appropriate rooms and supplies.
• Orders and maintains all supplies for the structural cases and maintains consignment for high dollar valves.
• Monitors utilization of supplies to ensure adequate inventory and ensures adherence to budget.
• Attends planning meetings for TAVR, Watchman, CT planning for cases and Mitral.
• Serves as a Lead Tech for the assigned area.
• Provides leadership in the development and conduct of training and educational sessions for the staff and physicians in structural heart procedures.
• Collaborates with technical staff in organizing daily workflow and patient care.
• Monitors and participates in quality improvement and evaluation activities and meetings for all registries and develops processes to improve outcomes.
• Performs other job functions as needed or requested.

Benefits

• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
• Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to radiation, hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations and be on-call for emergent procedures.
• Recognized and rewarded, treated with respect and given many opportunities to learn, grow and build a fulfilling career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level