Cardiovascular Program Specialist

and Responsibilities As our Cardiovascular Program Specialist, you will help so that patients can achieve the best possible cardiac outcomes. Every day, you will serve as a vital resource to staff, the multidisciplinary team, and the community caring for our patients. You will apply your knowledge and skills in the care of patients with end-stage disease, playing a key role in their holistic evaluation.

Your strong critical thinking, interpersonal communication, conflict management, problem-solving, autonomy, and decision-making skills will be essential. To be successful in this role you will demonstrate Profound knowledge in the care of patients with end-stage cardiovascular disease. Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Superior interpersonal communication and conflict management skills. Strong autonomy and decision-making capabilities. Responsibilities Coordinates the referral process and introduction of patients for purposes of evaluation and assessment.

Receives incoming referrals from physicians & hospital & responds quickly to facilitate rapid access to the system. Actions include:a. contact with referring providers; b. requests, receives & reviews of pertinent clinical records; c. coordination of record review with multi-disciplinary team members. Works collaboratively with program Medical Director, and multi-disciplinary team to schedule evaluation and procedure Triages referrals according to written criteria to assure those patients needs are met on a priority level Communicates back to referring physician &/or hospital the plans for acceptance into the program Educates the patient and family regarding the referral process, steps of evaluation, & keeps patient & family informed throughout the entire process Job Requirements Required Bachelors Of Nursing or equivalent work experience and 5 years cardiovascular experience Evidence in caring for acute & chronic heart & vascular patients Registered Nurse: AZ Preferred Previous experience with VAD, ECMO CV Surgery Previous experience in cardiac intensive care, cath lab or CTOR Where You'll Work Hello Humankindness: Join a Legacy of Healing at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) Ready to make a real difference?

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