Nurse Program Specialist, Cardiac ICU - Mount Carmel East

Employment Type:

Full time

Day Shift

Why Mount Carmel?

With five hospitals (), over 60 free‑standing outpatient clinics (), a college of nursing (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).), a Medicare Advantage plan (), and extensive outreach and community wellness programs, Mount Carmel Health System () serves more than a million patients in central Ohio each year, and we've been a pillar of this community for more than 130 years. As a proud member of Trinity Health (https://),

one of the nation's largest Catholic healthcare delivery systems, our network of caring spans 22 states, 94 hospitals, and 133,000 colleagues nationwide.

We know that exceptional patient care starts with taking care of our colleagues, so we invest in great people and all that we ask in return is that you come to work ready to make a difference and do the right thing.

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one
• Generous paid time off programs
• Employee recognition incentive program
• Tuition/professional development reimbursement
• Discounted tuition and enrollment opportunities at the Mount Carmel College of Nursing

The nation's 14th largest city, Columbus, Ohio is one of the fastest growing major metropolitan areas in the Midwest – ranked #1 for population growth, #1 for job growth, #1 for wage growth, and #1 real estate market. And with a vibrant blend of professional sports, world‑class attractions, creative cuisines, and a flourishing music and arts scene, you'll never be found wanting for entertainment and experiences to call your own in Columbus.

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In accordance with the Mission and Guiding Behaviors; the Nurse Program Specialist oversees and standardizes nursing patient care delivery in nursing departments according to sub‑specialty best practices and regulatory guidelines. Works at the direction of nursing leadership and collaboratively with department managers and specialty providers. Functions within standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines of the Organization.

• Quality and Safety:
  Reviews outcome data at the department level and collaborates with operational leaders to improve patient care delivery.
• Financial Performance:
  Ensures that decision‑making regarding patient care delivery changes improves patient outcomes while enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of operational throughput.
• Patient
  
  Experience:
  
  Monitors department level patient experience metrics and collaborates with operational leaders to improve patient care; inspires nursing and other interprofessional team members.
• Staff Engagement:
  Collaborates with operational leaders and enhances the work environment that retains nursing staff and reduces turnover.
• Education and Training:
  Plans and implements department education/training which promotes professional competence and personal growth and ensures optimal patient care. Functions as a clinical resource throughout colleague onboarding process. Enhances cross‑training capabilities to ensure minimum competencies for all RNs in procedural areas while acknowledging intervention‑based specialty standards as appropriate.
• Performance Improvement:
  Monitors nursing quality for designated area, focusing on optimal patient outcomes, regulatory compliance, risk management, and continuous quality and process improvement program for unit services.
• Communication:
  Uses/develops effective communication channels to ensure optimal functioning of the unit. Collaborates effectively with appropriate internal and external stakeholders.
• Clinical Excellence:
  Reviews departmental nursing standards, policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols. Maintains awareness of department/service area operations and potential for problems through regular rounds and interaction with physicians and staff.
• Planning:
  Collaborates with all disciplines on the healthcare team and within the Organization to establish goals and meet objectives. Identifies and develops new educational opportunities in response to patient, physician, organization…