Program Coordinator

Valve Program Coord (RN) - Marcus Heart Valve CenterCoordination of evaluation and screening process for patients with cardiac disease being evaluated for complex cardiac surgery. Serve as the primary point person for the valve team, including physicians, patients, and other clinical professionals. Coordination of inter-departmental processes and communication. Make recommendations to physician team for final determination. Serve as patient navigator.Coordination of evaluation and screening process for patients with cardiac disease being evaluated for complex cardiac surgery. Serve as the primary point person for the valve team, including physicians, patients, and other clinical professionals. Coordination of inter-departmental processes and communication. Make recommendations to physician team for final determination. Serve as patient navigator.EducationGraduate of an accredited school of nursing RequiredWork Experience3 years of nursing experience in cardiology or critical care RequiredDemonstrated experience with and knowledge of current medical, surgical and pharmaceutical treatment modalities of the cardiothoracic surgical patient. Experience in program development, quality improvement, research, development of evidence based clinical protocols, and regulatory readiness program planning. Previous experience in professional presentations and group education RequiredLicenses and CertificationsRN - Registered Nurse - Georgia State Licensure and/or NLC/eNCL Multistate Licensure RequiredPiedmont Heart Institute Physicians