RN Coordinator, Cath Lab, FT Days, MHW: MHW - Cardiac Catheterization

Company: Memorial Healthcare System
Location: Pembroke Pines
Posted on: November 18, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description:

Summary:Works with Cardiology physicians to refer necessary patients to appropriate specialty clinics. Serves as a navigator for patients once the referral has been completed. Detailed responsibilities:--- Coordinates assessment and evaluation of patient for proper care services including but not limited to tests, procedures, diagnostic labs. --- Provides education about cardiac services to the patients and families along with the community at large. --- Assess potential learning problems (language barrier, readiness to learn, etc.) and structures teaching sessions to meet individual needs.--- Applies knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span to identify patient and family requirements relative to age-specific needs.--- Assists nursing units in the care of cardiac patients to ensure proper admission and care of the\nhospitalized patient.\n--- Coordinates and assures thorough and consistent follow-up care of the cardiac patient with the appropriate care providers Competencies and skills:Essential:--- STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR: Acts in a manner that supports the standards of communication, respect, privacy, and teamwork by demonstrating a commitment to professional and ethical conduct. --- CUSTOMER SERVICE: Demonstrates commitment to service excellence by promptly addressing internal/external customer issues/requests, resolving concerns while maintaining a professional image and behavior to build and enhance the patient/family/customer experience.--- ACCOUNTABILITY: Accepts ownership of job roles and specific assignments/goals; works independently, takes responsibility for own actions; admits mistakes and judgment errors; and accepts constructive feedback. Connects personal work results to the accomplishment of team and organizational goals.--- RESPONDING TO CHANGE: Accepts change and adapts in a positive and productive manner; handles unexpected situations and changes in direction calmly and with confidence. Views new assignments and job responsibilities as an opportunity for growth.--- EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE: Performs and/or integrates evidence-based research into planning and providing nursing care. --- EFFECTIVE PRESENTATIONS: Develops and delivers presentations using effective facilitation techniques and audio visual materials. --- PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE: "Provides Patient and Family Centered Care to patients, families, visitors and internal customers"--- HAND HYGIENE: Practices appropriate hand hygiene to impede spread of infection and disease. Education:Essential:--- Accredited Program Education specialization:Essential:--- Nursing Credentials:Essential:--- Registered Nurse License Other information:Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Required Work Experience: 1 year nursing cardiac specialty experience. Working conditions:Essential:--- Bending and Stooping 60.00%--- Keyboard Entry 80.00%--- Kneeling 60.00%--- Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater 80.00%--- Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 80.00%--- Lifting or Carrying 25.01 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient 60.00%--- Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 80.00%--- Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient 80.00%--- Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient 80.00%--- Reaching 80.00%--- Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm 80.00%--- Sitting 80.00%--- Squatting 40.00%--- Standing 80.00%--- Walking 80.00%--- Audible Speech 80.00%--- Hearing Acuity 80.00%--- Depth Perception 80.00%--- Distinguish Color 80.00%--- Seeing - Far 80.00%--- Seeing - Near 80.00%--- Bio hazardous Waste 60.00%--- Biological Hazards - Respiratory 60.00%--- Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion 60.00%--- Blood and/or Bodily Fluids 60.00%--- Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens 60.00%--- Dust 40.00%--- Gas/Vapors/Fumes 60.00%--- Hazardous Chemicals 40.00%--- Hazardous Medication 40.00%--- Latex 60.00%--- Computer Monitor 80.00%--- Moving Mechanical Parts 60.00%--- Needles/Sharp Objects 60.00%--- Potential for Physical Assault 40.00%--- Wet or Slippery Surfaces 60.00% Organizational Profile: Memorial Hospital West opened in 1992 with 100 beds to serve the growing population of western Broward. Today, the hospital has 384 beds and is one of the busiest and most technologically advanced in the region. Memorial Hospital West's many respected specialty programs include: --- Medical and Surgical Services --- Adult and Pediatric Emergency Departments --- Memorial Cardiac and Vascular Institute --- Memorial Cancer Institute --- Blood and Marrow Transplant Program, including Broward County's first adult inpatient autologous transplant unit --- Memorial Neuroscience Institute --- Memorial Rehabilitation Institute --- Bariatric/Weight-Loss Surgery Program --- The Family Birthplace --- Women's Services Truven Health Analytics and Modern Healthcare magazine named Memorial Hospital West one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals in 2013 and 2014 - and the hospital has been consistently recognized by The Leapfrog Group with an "A" Ranking for Patient Safety. Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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