HVI Care Coordinator- Heart Failure
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The HVI Care Coordinator has coordination and clinical skills required for the comprehensive management of assigned. HVI patients in area of specialty. This position assists the team and coordinates involvement of other specialty teams necessary to develop a comprehensive plan for the patient, and reviews the plan of care with the other members of the clinical team, participates in patient care, organizes procedures/services, and coordinates discharge planning (as applicable). This position may participate in the education of employees, residents and medical/nursing students.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE
Current unencumbered licensure with the WV Board of Registered Professional Nurses, or appropriate state board where services will be provided, as a registered professional nurse OR current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.
EXPERIENCE
Two years clinical experience in nursing.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE
Certification in area of specialty.
EXPERIENCE
Nursing experience in area of specialty preferred.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
Manages comprehensive and individualized care for assigned patients and their families in seeking care at WVUH Heart & Vascular Institute. Assists team with daily rounds; consults and/or pre-procedure/evaluations. Reviews and communicates results of diagnostic tests following established clinical guidelines and scope of practice. Consults and communicates with clinic and hospital staff regarding abnormal findings in the evaluations of patients. Performs succinct comprehensive plans of care and documents plans in medical record. Participates in patient discharge by coordinating appropriate services for outpatient follow-up appointments in the clinic, if applicable. Collaborate with outreach clinic locations to coordinate local follow up when appropriate. Serves as a resource for clinical staff caring for assigned patient. Demonstrates expertise in caring for patients across the age continuum of their educational experience and licensure. Recognizes emergency situations and initiates effective emergency care. Assists with the evaluation of assigned patients and serves as a coordinator for follow up procedures and tests in the ambulatory setting. Participating in the scheduling of cases and procedures. Promotes an environment that facilitates learning by responding to appropriate patient/family preferences, priorities and readiness to learn. Provides educational programs to professional and paraprofessional personnel in area of expertise. Updates own knowledge base throughout the year. Participates in community programs, distribution of literature, as appropriate in area of expertise. Documents the plan of care, interventions and evaluations in a clear and concise manner for every patient visit in the patient’s medical record following approved hospital/compliance standards for documentation. Works collaboratively with medical and nursing staff to facilitate creative problem solving and provide professional support. Participates and initiates inter-disciplinary approaches to patient care, program development and education. Serves as a professional role model. Participates and provides leadership for committees and task forces. Documents hours and submits billing reports, as appropriate. Reviews data from sources such as patient registries as necessary. Participates in clinical trials and research studies with the Principal Investigator (as applicable).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Able to manually lift patients, and limit safe patient handling to 35 pounds. All transfers, lifts and re-positioning will be completed utilizing the lift equipment and/or other patient handling aids as indicated by the patient’s profile and appropriate algorithms. Heavy/Hard work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working closely with others. Working protracted or irregular hours and may be required to travel to outreach clinic locations as needed. Working around biohazards. Working around infectious diseases. Working with or near the deceased. Working with hands in water. Working electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Proficiency with computers. Strong communication skills. Ability to obtain other licensure as needed for outreach. Ability to utilize equipment in a safe manner. Ability to update own knowledge base throughout the year.
Additional Job Description
The HVI Care Coordinator's primary responsibility entails working on the inpatient side to provide patient education on heart failure. Additionally, they will prepare patients and their families for a smooth transition to outpatient care.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Shift
Exempt/Non-Exempt
United States of America (Exempt)
Company
WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals
Cost Center
132 WVUH HVI Admin
Address
1 Medical Center Drive
Morgantown
West Virginia
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