RN Cardiac Svc Line in Kettering, Ohio at Kettering Health Network

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Our mission is to live God’s love by promoting and restoring health. Our commitment to our patients is to help individuals be their best. With that context, safety is our top priority. We provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care.

Responsibilities

• The Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process in providing nursing care to patients in all settings in collaboration with other health care providers.
• The RN is accountable for his/her own professional development and practice within the scope of care defined by law.
• Utilizing organizational resources the RN acts as a patient advocate for the delivery of safe care including delegation of care and participation in performance and practice improvement activities.
• The delivery of nursing care within the Kettering Health Network reflects the missions, vision, values and philosophies, of the organization and nursing departments

Qualifications

Applicants Must Have:

• Licensed in the state of Ohio as a Registered Nurse
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (ACEN or CCNE) if they are a new graduate nurse.
• Bachelor of Science in nursing preferred (must be completed within 5 years of hire).
• A nurse who is returning to the acute care setting after five or more years may be required to provide evidence of successful completion of a refresher course.
• BLS certification
• ACLS, NRP, PALS as determined by unit scope of practice

POSITION: LAAC Coordinator

The LAAC Coordinator functions under the direction of the Structural Heart Program manager. The LAAC Coordinator serves as a central figure in the care coordination and participates in clinical management of patients with atrial fibrillation with a specific emphasis on left atrial appendage closure procedures.

Minimum five years clinical experience with three-five years in cardiac nursing and/or broad knowledge in LAAO/Structural Heart disease. Demonstrated computer and electronic health documentation, data entry and management and information presentation.

BLS and ACLS required- Must be completed within 60 days of hire

• Must be able to communicate clearly, establish and maintain effective working relationships with multidisciplinary teams
• Good prioritization skills
• Responsible for assisting with management, growth of LAAC program
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to maintain detailed, accurate records
• Must possess high degree of self-motivation and ability to function independently while utilizing critical thinking skills
• Ability to adapt to change, multitask and manage stressful situations
• Proficient in Microsoft office products especially Excel spreadsheets and Power Point
• Monitors outcomes and oversees process improvement activities associated with LAAC program in collaboration with clinical and leadership teams to drive quality outcomes
• Responsible for maintaining all regulatory guidelines and requirements
• Facilitate activities associated with system expansion of LAAC program including physician and clinical staff education
• Coordinates referral process and introduces patients to LAAC program
• Educates patient and family regarding LAAC process, indications, procedure, and follow-up
• Schedules and completes prior authorization for LAAC procedure
• Collaborates with LAAC implanters to plan, develop, and implement decisions made for each patient’s plan of care
• May complete any other tasks as indicated by manager