RN - Cardiac Surgery Coordinator - Cardiology Clinic

Clinical Staff - Nursing

The Registered Nurse Coordinator Cardiac Surgery Clinic RN Coordinator provides direct patient care and comprehensive coordination of care for patients with complex cardiac surgical conditions throughout the continuum of care. This professional nursing role requires advanced clinical knowledge, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate care collaboratively with cardiac surgeons, physicians, fellows, advanced practice providers, nurses, ancillary staff, referral sources, and other healthcare partners.

The RN Coordinator serves as a key resource for patients and the healthcare team by coordinating surgical procedures and related care with providers and clinical staff. Responsibilities include facilitating patient referrals and appointments; coordinating preoperative evaluation and preparation; providing education regarding surgical procedures, expectations, medications, and the preoperative and postoperative course of care; coordinating transitions of care; and facilitating appropriate postoperative follow-up and ongoing care for patients receiving services in outpatient and other healthcare facilities.

The RN Coordinator performs clinical triage and assesses patient needs, responding appropriately to changes in condition and facilitating timely communication with providers. The role includes coordination of prescription refill requests and medication-related patient education in collaboration with physician and advanced practice provider staff. The RN also assists in identifying barriers to care and works with patients, families, referral sources, and members of the multidisciplinary team to facilitate timely access to appropriate services.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with an Associate's Degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelor's in Nursing, or Master's in Nursing
• Valid RN License
• Minimum of 1 year of Registered Nursing experience
• Current BLS certification or must successfully obtain certification within the first 30 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two or more years of experience in a cardiology or cardiac surgery clinic, cardiovascular ICU, cardiac surgery step-down, or cardiovascular operating room.
• Prior experience in a telephone triage role within a surgical or specialty clinic.
• Prior experience as a surgical navigator, coordinator, or in a clinical program role.
• ACLS certification.
• Specialty certification such as CCRN, CNOR, CSC, or Cardiac-Vascular Nursing (CV-BC).

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply: License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information: Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

University of Arkansas at Little Rock