HVI Care Coordinator

1. Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).

2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.

1. Certification in area of specialty.

1. Two (2) years clinical experience in nursing.  

1. Nursing experience in area of specialty.

1. Proficiency with computers.

2. Strong communication skills.

3. Ability to obtain other licensure as needed for outreach.

4. Ability to utilize equipment in a safe manner.

5. Ability to update own knowledge base throughout the year.

• Review patient lists and reports to identify patients with heart failure who may benefit from targeted education, care coordination, and follow-up to support optimal disease management and outcomes.
• Provide individualized, patient-centered education to identify and address modifiable risk factors contributing to heart failure exacerbations and hospital readmissions.
• Communicate identified concerns and modifiable risk factors to the appropriate provider to facilitate timely intervention and individualized care planning.
• Participate in patient discharge planning by coordinating appropriate services for outpatient follow-up appointments in the clinic.
• Collaborate with outreach clinic locations to coordinate local follow-up when appropriate.
• Serve as a resource for clinical staff caring for assigned patients.
• Manage comprehensive and individualized care for assigned patients and their families seeking care at the Heart & Vascular Institute.
• Provide pre- and post-VAD education to patients, caregivers, hospital staff, and community members who may encounter a VAD patient.
• Create, organize, and provide initial and annual VAD training. Establish and maintain education and competency for hospital and community staff.
• Provide educational programs to professional and paraprofessional personnel in the area of expertise.
• Maintain personal VAD competencies and training per policy.

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