I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Coordinates, manages, and supports the operations of the assigned cardiac program including the coordination of procedures.
• Responsible for the coordination of patient care throughout the continuum, in collaboration with healthcare providers and multidisciplinary care team, to provide quality, comprehensive services for assigned area(s).
• Serves as an advocate, educator and clinical resource for are(s) assigned.
• Serves as a liaison throughout the facility an in the community regarding services provided for this unique patient population.
• Coordinates all aspects of the perspective treatment plan regimen related to assigned area(s).
• Is the key driving force for steps and processes of the assigned program, ensuring a smooth clinic function every step of the way while navigating through multiple roles and responsibilities.
IV. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking.
• Continuous: sitting, static gripping of an object for prolonged periods.
• Frequent: standing, walking, stooping/bending, and twisting body.
• Occasional: climbing stairs, walking on uneven ground, lifting and carrying usual weight of 1 pound up to 5 pounds, reaching above, at and below shoulder level, frequent gripping of an object.
III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.
VI. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:
• Current Hawaii State license as a Registered Nurse.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Current BLS certification.
B. EXPERIENCE:
• Two (2) years nursing experience, preferably in a comparable organization in assigned specialty with demonstrated expert clinical leadership abilities.
• Demonstrated experience with electronic based medical records and word-processing applications.
• Experience to demonstrate:
o Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
o Ability to manage rapidly changing clinical situations.
o Ability to function both independently and as a team member.
o Knowledge of current surgical and/or percutaneous management of vascular disease, as well as pharmacological treatment of adult cardiac surgery patients.
o Excellent customer service skills.
• Experience with spreadsheet application, clinical databases, and performance improvement activities preferred.