Structural Heart Coordinator (3608)
About The Position
The Structural Heart Coordinator oversees the clinical, operational, and regulatory components of the Structural Heart Program, including transcatheter valve and left atrial appendage procedures. This role coordinates multidisciplinary care across the patient continuum, ensuring appropriate patient selection, timely interventions, and comprehensive follow-up. The Structural Heart Coordinator ensures compliance with CMS requirements, national registry standards, and organizational policies while promoting high-quality, patient-centered outcomes. The role supports program performance through data management, quality improvement, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the applicable state is required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
- An Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited program is required at minimum.
- A minimum of three to five years of clinical experience in cardiovascular care, cath lab, intensive care, cardiac surgery, or interventional cardiology is required.
- Strong knowledge of structural heart disease and interventional cardiology procedures is required.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate multidisciplinary care and collaborate effectively across clinical teams is essential.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
- Prior experience in a structural heart program and involvement with case management, utilization review, or program development is preferred.
- Familiarity with CMS National Coverage Determinations, regulatory compliance standards, and national registry reporting (including STS/ACC TVT Registry and LAAO Registry) is preferred.
- Proven skills in program coordination, patient education, quality and performance improvement, and data-driven decision-making are highly valued.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate all phases of structural heart patient care, including referral, evaluation, procedure planning, discharge, and longitudinal follow-up in alignment with program protocols.
- Facilitate multidisciplinary Heart Team collaboration by organizing case reviews, compiling clinical data and imaging, and supporting shared decision-making processes.
- Ensure compliance with CMS requirements, national coverage determinations, and registry standards through accurate documentation and timely data submission.
- Serve as the primary liaison for patients and families, providing education on procedures, care expectations, and follow-up requirements.
- Monitor program performance metrics including procedural volumes, outcomes, complications, and readmissions, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with internal departments and external partners to support operational efficiency, payer requirements, and program growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
