RN Heart Failure

SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Brown University Health Cardiovascular Institute Clinical Manager, the Advanced Heart Failure Nurse is responsible for the coordination of care from initial referral through the care continuum for patients with advanced heart failure, referral for advanced therapies, VAD care, post-transplant care and amyloid and HOCM specialty clinics. The RN, as a member of a multi-disciplinary team will facilitate the provision of quality, evidence-based, ethical, safe, compassionate, and cost-effective care. In addition, performs all essential functions with consideration of the age-specific needs of the geriatric and adult patient. The RN fosters patient and family centered care in accordance with the Brown University Health mission, vision, and values, with consideration of the life span, including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. Monitors the patient schedule and ensures that physician and patient needs are met. Participates in team-based approach to patient care. Develops relationships with patients, helps identify patient needs, provides ongoing education, coordinates healthcare services, assists in finding needed resources and facilitates referral, supports patient self-management of disease, and participates in ongoing follow up and coordination of care. Facilitates and maintains ongoing communication with shared care team members at Tufts Medical Center to facilitate appropriate advanced therapies referrals and assure appropriate post-VAD and post-transplant care transition. Assists with coordinating maintenance and repair of specialty specific equipment & supplies. Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control standards, in accordance with established hospital department policies, procedures, and objectives. Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION: Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. Completion of formal education in an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred. RN with current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island. Conforms to the Code of Professional Nurses. Understands the provisions of the Nurse Practice Act of the state of Rhode Island. Responsible for maintaining a current knowledge of contemporary Professional Nursing practice within the legal framework of the Nurse Practice Act. BLS Certified Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS) required within six (6) months of employment. Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. EXPERIENCE: Two to three years relevant cardiology, critical care and/or emergency room experience with demonstrated clinical skill. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ambulatory clinic environment. Works with medical equipment and has direct patient contact. Any potential hazards are minimized by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions including use safety equipment and protective clothing. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None. Pay Range: $35.70-$71.40 EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Location: The Miriam Hospital - 164 Summit Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02906 Work Type: M-T-Th-F 7am-5:30pm Work Shift: Day Daily Hours: 8 hours Driving Required: No As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island. Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. 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