Structural Heart RN Clinical Program Coordinator, Day Shift, Cardiology

Adventist HealthCare•White Oak, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

White Oak Medical Center seeks to hire an experienced Structural Heart RN Clinical Program Coordinator for our Cardiology Department who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing. The role is responsible for the development, implementation, coordination, and maintenance of the structural heart program, ensuring compliance with national standards for quality of care for heart failure patients as determined by the American College of Cardiology and governmental regulation for CMS compliance. The coordinator leads the development and implementation of program goals and operations, educates nursing and ancillary staff on best practices for symptom recognition and assessment related to structural heart conditions, Aortic stenosis, and Mitral regurgitation. They also develop, coordinate, manage, facilitate, and evaluate orientation programs for the structural heart Program, facilitate practice transitions of healthcare team members, and provide guidance for care to the interdisciplinary team. Additionally, the role involves enhancing the program through compliance with continuing education requirements for nursing and physicians, assisting staff in preparation for program accreditation, promoting cohesive work teams, and collaborating with other departments for patient-centered care. The coordinator models and encourages professional practice and sustains personal professional curiosity.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited school of nursing; B.S.N. required
5 years’ experience in chest pain accreditation, cardiac cath lab, Critical Care, Emergency nursing, or Emergency Medical Services
Applicable direct clinical patient care experience in caring for consumers with cardiovascular disease within the past 10 years.
Two years of leadership, preferably in cardiac setting.
Current Maryland State nursing license (or ability to obtain)
Current BLS & ACLS if required in clinical area of focus
Certification in clinical specialty area or in nursing professional development achieved within one year of eligibility

Nice To Haves

Master's/ DNP Degree preferred.
Relevant STEMI or Cardiovascular coordinator experience serving the needs of consumers with cardiovascular disease across the care continuum preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for the development, implementation, coordination and maintenance of the structural heart program that complies with national standards for quality of care for heart failure patients as determined by the American College of Cardiology and governmental regulation for CMS compliance.
Leads the development and implementation of program goals and operations for structural heart Program
Educate nursing and ancillary staff on the best practices of symptom recognition and assessment, structural heart.
Develops and supports education to meet all requirements.
Develop, coordinate, manage, facilitate and evaluate orientation programs for the structural heart Program
Facilitates practice transitions of healthcare team members across learning and practice environments and roles
Provides guidance for care to interdisciplinary team as it relates to the standards.
Works closely with Emergency Medical Services to assure optimal continuity of care from pre-hospital to hospital.
Educate nursing and ancillary staff on the best practices of symptom recognition and assessment, Aortic stenosis, Mitral regurgitation for patients.
Enhances the structural heart program practice through the provision and management of compliance with continuing education requirements (nursing and physicians)
Assists (nurses, physicians, technicians, community liaisons etc.) in preparation for program accreditation through training and provision of continuing education
Promotes cohesive work teams and constructive conflict resolution, actively supporting intra and inter-disciplinary teamwork within the department and the organization
Collaborates with other departments as needed to provide patient-centered care
Models and encourages professional practice that includes autonomy, authority, accountability and responsibility within the organization
Sustains personal professional curiosity and willingness to explore new knowledge and ideas

Benefits

Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
Free Employee parking
Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire
Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)
Paid Time Off
Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance
Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support