AFib Program Coordinator (RN) at Holy Cross in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Job Description:

Employment Type:Full time
Shift:Day Shift




Description:Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care.
Collaborates and communicates pertinent clinical information to physicians and other disciplines regarding plan of care.
Renders clinical expertise and gives direction for patient care to members of the patient care team, including licensed and unlicensed care givers, as appropriate.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Creating and distributing patient education packets, development and maintenance of patient tracking for follow-up appointments, maintenance of A-Fib registry documentation data, ordering testing based on provider orders, mitigating the need for A-Fib patient visits to the Emergency Department and/or hospitalization, and marketing A-Fib program to patients and other providers
Position Purpose: The A-Fib Program Coordinator provides coordination of care for A-Fib patients within the ambulatory clinical setting. This position is responsible for establishing and maintaining the ablation pathway, referral pathway, and education pathway for patients with atrial fibrillation. This position performs responsibilities by anticipating and proactively meeting the atrial fibrillation patient needs. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, organization of patient education packets, development and maintenance of patient tracking for follow-up appointments, maintenance of A-Fib registry documentation data, ordering testing based on provider orders, mitigating the need for A-Fib patient visits to the Emergency Department and/or hospitalization, and marketing A-Fib program to patients and other providers. This position works in collaboration to coordinate patient care.



What you will do:

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  Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care.
  


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  Collaborates and communicates pertinent clinical information to physicians and other disciplines regarding plan of care.
  


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  Renders clinical expertise and gives direction for patient care to members of the patient care team, including licensed and unlicensed care givers, as appropriate.
  


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  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  

Creating and distributing patient education packets, development and maintenance of patient tracking for follow-up appointments, maintenance of A-Fib registry documentation data, ordering testing based on provider orders, mitigating the need for A-Fib patient visits to the Emergency Department and/or hospitalization, and marketing A-Fib program to patients and other providers

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  This position works in collaboration with other teams to coordinate patient care
  


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  AFib Program Coordinator serves in a clinical staff role and meets the competencies of the position
  


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  Coordinate patient pathways for patients referred to the A-Fib Center and evaluate patient for eligibility for pathway
  


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  Coordinate and organize patient education (written and verbal) based on individualized patient plans of care and health history
  


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  Acts as a liaison between physicians and marketing department to improve methods to reach potential patents and other physicians
  


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  Implements continuous quality improvement efforts as identified through patient outcomes, including referral pathways for patient to the AFib Center
  


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  Maintains compliance with AFib data registry standards
  


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  Triage patient phone calls and schedules patients for problem office visits same day to avoid Emergency Department visits for the patient
  


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  Takes responsibility to facilitate improvements in patient services, staff/physician relationships, and the working climate
  

Education & Qualifications
* Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing required; BSN preferred Licensure
* Registered Nurse in the State of Florida
* Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) by the American Heart Association




Experience:

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  Minimum of 1 years of cardiology experience preferred (critical care, cardiology office, cardiac cath lab, EP lab, or related experience).
  


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  Demonstrates the ability to plan, organize, and manage patient care, including delegation to and supervision of other members of the patient care team.
  


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  Demonstrates effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  


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  Highly motivated with strong leadership skills and teaching abilities.
  

* Must be able to work as a member of a team


Preferred Experience:

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  3 years of cardiology experience preferred (critical care, cardiology office, cardiac cath lab, EP lab, or related experience).
  

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  Bilingual preferred.
  

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance.


• We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.


• We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions.

Ministry/Facility Information:

• Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, sponsored by the sisters of Mercy and a member of Trinity Health.


• We are committed to providing compassionate and holistic person-centered care.


• We are the only Catholic hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties and are not for profit. We are part of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Together, we serve people and communities in 21 states from coast to coast, providing nearly 2.8 million visits annually.


• Comprehensive benefits that start on your first day of work


• Retirement savings program with employer matching
  

Legal Info


We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.




Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion



Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law. Apply Now