Structural Heart Clinic RN

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$40.30/hr - $60.45/hr

Sherman Hospital

Elgin, IL

Registered Nurse (RN)

Level 2 Trauma

• Full time
• 40 Hours a week
• Monday through Friday; closed on weekends and holidays.
• Hours can be flexible based on department need.
• Competitive Benefit Package:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement on Day 1 of employment!

The Valve Coordinator works collaboratively with the cardiovascular surgeons and cardiologists to provide quality and consistent care to valve disease patients. Responsible for coordinating the movement of patients through the referral and evaluation process, pre-valve treatment management, scheduling and evaluation process, and post valve treatment care. Responsible for identifying the learning needs of pre and post valve disease patients, implementing teaching plans appropriate to the patients’ level of understanding, and documenting plan and progress in patient charts.

The Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the patient’s evaluation, establishing and maintaining good relationships with referring cardiologists and clinics in the service area to promote increased patient referrals. Responsible for any duties as designated by his/her supervisor to improve clinical services and promote quality cardiovascular services.

• Participates in the initial evaluation and education session of patients and their families considering valve disease treatments.
• Develops a nursing care plan for pre and post valve repair treatment which includes patient and family education, and psychosocial needs.
• Under the established medical protocol, initiates the medical evaluation of the valve disease patient which includes coordination of diagnostic testing per valve evaluation guidelines, referrals to physician and specialists, and obtain and review patient medical records.
• Assesses the valve disease patient evaluation results, and communicates to CV surgeons and cardiologist.
• In collaboration with Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs), organizes, prepares and presents valve disease patients to the multidisciplinary valve committee.
• Provides continuing education and psychosocial support to the patient and families during the pre and post evaluation process.
• Provides outpatient support to physicians and APNs. Supplies support with patient encounters/visits in the outpatient clinic, reviews and provides follow‑up on diagnostic testing, laboratory results and communication with consultants and the valve team.
• Schedules procedures or testing, and provides follow‑up communication to the patient on the above testing.
• Coordinates all short and long‑term follow‑up care for patient, including but not limited to 30‑day and 1‑year follow‑up.

• Upon valve evaluation completion, works collaboratively to place patients on the list for surgery or procedure.
• Works collaboratively with other APNs, nurses and data coordinator to maintain/update lists.
• Maintains communication with the patient regarding medical and follow‑up plan of care.
• Serves as a resource person for other members of the multidisciplinary health‑care team (e.g., pharmacist, surgery and lab personnel). Develops and maintains professional relationships with the Advocate System and other area clinics.
• Assists surgeon and cardiologist in maintaining communication with the patient’s referring cardiologist during evaluation phase and post‑intervention.
• Does necessary data entry of all valve patients’ work‑up, labs, and other test results in the STS and TVT databases.
• Collaborates with APNs, data coordinators, nurses, and administration in remaining compliance with the required transcatheter valve regulations of CMS. Participates in regulatory administrative audits and remains up to date on CMS, STS, and TVT regulations.
• Collaborates with surgeons/cardiologist/research nursing with any valve‑related research trials or…