Cardiovascular Program CoordinatorWe’re looking for a top Cardiovascular Program Coordinator. Is that you?Work location: THSW Fort Worth Hospital: 6100 Harris Parkway, Ft. Worth, TX 76132Work hours: Full-time, day shift, 40 hours weeklyTexas Health SouthwestAt Texas Health Southwest and Texas Health Clearfork we’re one hospital in two locations. We’re a 261-bed, full-service hospital serving southwest Fort Worth and surrounding areas since 1987.We specialize in surgical services, orthopedics, rehab services, imaging services and adult critical care, and we have a 24-hour emergency department. Plus, we are a certified Primary Heart Attack center, certified Primary Stroke center, Level III Trauma, Level III Maternal, Level III Neonatal center, certified Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement facility, and a nationally accredited Breast Center.Texas Health Southwest has received Magnet designations, plus a CMS 5-Star rating, the US News & World report top hospital award, and multiple awards for STEMI/NSTEMI.Here’s what you needEducationBachelor's degree in nursing required andMaster's degree in nursing preferredExperienceThree (3) years Med/Surg, Emergency or Critical Care experience required andThree (3) years emergency or critical care experience preferredLicenses and CertificationsRN - Registered Nurse upon hire required andSCRN - Stroke Certified Registered Nurse or other nursing professional certification upon hire preferredSkillsEffective leadership and strong interpersonal skills; verbal and written skills in English. Advanced knowledge of current professional and health care issues and nursing practice.What you will doStroke/Chest Pain:
Analyzes data, distributes reports to appropriate team members and administrators
Manage data collection
Establishes and maintains a multi-disciplinary CQI program to include morbidity / mortality review
Assists in establishing standards of care, policies, and objectives of stroke/chest pain services
Quality:
Establishes and Maintains Appropriate Special Programs Designation
Fulfills the standards for chest pain and stroke care as required by the appropriate surveying agencies, (i.e., Texas Department of Health and the Joint Commission)
Collaborates with chart abstraction team to ensure accuracy and timely reporting
Staff Development/Education:
Coordinates and facilitates provision of educational opportunities for staff, physicians, patients, external providers of care, and the community
Identifies relevant areas, initiates projects and participates on performance improvement teams
Professionalism:
Represents department in a positive manner to hospital/system/community
Maintains current and active participation in professional organizations
Teamwork and communication:
Works effectively and productively with all members of the patient care team as well as family members/significant others and pre-hospitalization stakeholders
Collaborates with medical and administrative leaders to ensure positive relationships with local EMS agencies
Oversees and facilitates care and follow-up of patients
Additional perks
Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, paid parental leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan forgiveness as well as several other benefits.
A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
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