Clinical Nurse Coordinator Cath Lab

Overview

As the nation’s largest private employer of Registered Nurses, we’re honored by the trust of over 100,000 nurses and committed to supporting safe, high-quality care for which they can practice. That’s why more than 80% of our hospitals earn an A or B Leapfrog safety grade, rank in the top 5% nationally for patient outcomes through Health Grades, or are recognized as Magnet or Pathway to Excellence facilities.

Job Summary:

The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for the supervision of daily activities of Cardio-Vascular services to assure quality patient care; coordinate the efforts of staff in order to meet the needs of the patients and customers; and provide expert knowledge, leadership and education for individuals within Cardio-Vascular services. The Clinical Coordinator collaborates with the Cardio-Vascular Team to develop educational programs to enhance the staff’s knowledge of current trends in cardiology;

to develop, implement and maintain an improvement process for Cardio-Vascular services and to oversee the QI/PI program. The Clinical Coordinator performs chart audits for process improvement of documentation, appropriate charging of procedures, and risk reduction. Anticipate and improve staffing based on department needs, collaborate with the Director in developing and implementing projects that enhance the quality of Cardio-Vascular services.

• Supervise daily activities of Cardio-Vascular services to assure quality patient care; coordinate the efforts of staff to meet patient and customer needs; provide expert knowledge, leadership and education within Cardio-Vascular services.
• Collaborate with the Cardio-Vascular Team to develop educational programs to enhance staff knowledge of current trends in cardiology.
• Develop, implement and maintain an improvement process for Cardio-Vascular services and oversee the QI/PI program.
• Perform chart audits for process improvement of documentation, appropriate charging of procedures, and risk reduction.
• Anticipate and improve staffing based on department needs; collaborate with the Director in developing and implementing projects that enhance the quality of Cardio-Vascular services.

• REQUIRED LICENSURE/
  
  CERTIFICATIONS:
  
  Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support; RN licensure in State of Texas or Compact State.
• REQUIRED EDUCATION/
  
  EXPERIENCE:
  
  Minimum of Diploma in Nursing required;
  Critical Care experience required.

• Reads and writes basic English with the skills necessary to understand and transfer physician’s orders and document in medical record.
• Ability to move in excess of 100 pounds, with assistance from other personnel and/or equipment.
• Knowledgeable of age-appropriate medication dosages and medications commonly used in critical care.
• Knowledgeable of hemodynamic monitoring and intra-aortic balloon pumping.
• Ability to manage a team and work with others within a team to ensure quality patient care.
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Las Palmas Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.

Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Be a part of an organization that leverages our size to make a real impact in our industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Clinical Nurse Coordinator Cath Lab opening. Submit your application today and help advance the practice of nursing. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.