Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Prog Mgr Valve Center for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The general salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $46.46 – $69.68. The actual hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the job/position responsibilities, location, terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, education, training, work experience, seniority, work performance, etc.

Job Summary

Responsible for the coordination of the Valve Center & Structural Heart Program. Ensures continuity of care through optimized patient assessment, clinical triage coordination, direct communication with physicians, daily patient management. Provides a continuum of patient and family education from referral to follow-up. Coordinator is the primary contact for referring physicians, patients, families, hospital and office staff, and vendors. This position oversees the OHVI Nurse Coordinators.

Essential Functions

• Assist patient and families in understanding their diagnosis and the work-up involved to qualify for the TAVR/ Valve procedure and follow-up.

• Develop and coordinate clinical guidelines of practice for office, OR, the ICU and the OHVI nursing unit.

• Act as single point of contact for patients and families, including telephone triage, and the wait to be scheduled for the TAVR.

• Follow patients through the continuum, including Pre-admission testing, inpatient admission, 30 day and one year follow up.

• Reinforce patient education and direct patients and families to available resources and support services.

• Ensure patients receive a treatment plan that is understandable and feasible.

• Assess for clinical, emotional, spiritual, psychosocial and other patient/family needs.

• Assures all Medicare requirements in National Coverage Decision for TAVR are completed.

• Coordinate timely scheduling of tests, procedures, and appointments.

• Develop case review presentation for case review meetings

• Work closely with data analyst to collect TVT registry data, track outcomes and support strategic planning processes.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

• Provides leadership for OHVI Nurse Coordinators.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Accredited School of Nursing Required through State Board of Nursing approved program

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred: Nursing.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years Required: Experience in Cardiac nursing including three years of clinical experience in a hospital environment

• Preferred: Management and/or program development experience

Credentials

• Required: Registered Nurse- WA

• Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support

• Preferred: CVRN or CCVN certification

Skills

• Must be able to work in self-direct environment. (Required)

• Effective written and verbal communication skills. (Required)

• Excellent physician relations (Required)

• Providing leadership and support without direct authority (Required)

• Proficient computer skills including MS Office applications. (Required)

• Insight into the roles and responsibilities of the interdisciplinary team members. (Required)

• Self-directed, results oriented (Required)

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).

• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.

• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).

• Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.

• Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.

• Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently.

• Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.

• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) .

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.

PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.

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