Cardiology Clinical Coordinator

Join to apply for the Cardiology Clinical Coordinator role at University of Utah Health Overview As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA. This position provides clinical expertise and coordination of care for patients and families under direct or indirect supervision of a physician to ensure optimal patient care. This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to State Law. Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes. Responsibilities Conduct new patient interviews and assess patients' functional health and educational needs. Monitor patients' lab values, test results and progress. Provide patient/family education. Assist in the physical exercise program providing clinical oversight for individual patient progress and assessment of physical condition. Coordinate patient discharge needs to ensure smooth transition from hospital to outside agencies. Act as a liaison between patient and other medical providers regarding patient progress, symptoms and complications. Participate in clinical pathway development and utilization. Contact insurance companies to verify coverage of services. Provide follow up with patient after discharge to assess continuation of home program. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams for assessing and evaluating patients care. Participate in departmental continuing education and in-service programs. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above. Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills. Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served. Ability to make nursing practice decisions in area of specialty as broadly defined by the University of Utah Health Hospital, Nursing Practice Department and unit-specific policies and standards and as outlined in the Nurse Practice Act. Qualifications Three years general nursing experience. Licenses Required Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire. Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah, or obtain one within 90 days of hire under the interstate compact if switching residency to State of Utah. Must maintain current Interstate Compact (multi-state) license if residency is not being changed to Utah. Preferred Qualifications Cardiology experience. ACLS card or obtain one within six months of hire. Working Conditions and Physical Demands Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation. This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment, or patients while providing medical care. Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoners or behavioral health patients. Physical Requirements Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr