Cardiovascular Specialty Program RN Coordinator
This coordinator role works under limited supervision to streamline referral management and service recovery by collaborating with Health System Physician Referring Service, liaisons, RN coordinators, and clinic management. The position offers meaningful patient interaction without bedside responsibilities and serves as a behind-the-scenes program driver to ensure efficient systems and quality outcomes.
Ideal candidates will have three (3) or more years of cardiovascular RN and / or program experience.
Looking for candidates who are improvement-focused, self-motivated, organized and think critically.
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world?renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas?Fort?Worth according to U.S.?News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on?site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
Works under limited supervision to coordinate efforts with Health System Physician Referring Service, Health System liaisons, RN coordinators and clinic management to provide streamlined, efficient systems of referral management and service recovery.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include :
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
- Licenses and Certifications
(RN) REGISTERED NURSE Upon Hire and
(BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire
Preferred
ExperienceCardiology / Cardiovascular preferred
JOB DUTIES
Receives and provides immediate responses to inquiries and patient referrals. Establishes immediate relationship between referral sources and hospital.Serve as the clinical link between the referring physician office and HLV. Facilitates communication with referring doctors for patients seen in clinics and for patients discharged from the hospital.Coordinates efforts with Health System Physician Referring Service, Health System liaisons, RN coordinators and clinic management to provide stream-lined, efficient systems of referral management and service recovery.Coordinates bed placement and medical transportation as neededInterfaces with other hospital departments (I.e., infection control, admitting, pastoral care, and nursing) and physicians to facilitate admission process.Interfaces with patients as a liaison to facilitate their first visit at UTSW and assists in obtaining records before new patient evaluation.Assists with obtaining clearances needed for treatment and careWorks closely with interdisciplinary core team and oversees referral / intake process to ensure patient has all necessary items needed for meaningful visitAssign clinical duties as needed to ensure effective workflows, patient care requirements are meet and clinical quality and safety measures are followed.Resource to patients, and families, regarding social services, financial aid and outside resources availableReviews referrals, verify information. Determines appropriateness of referral based on established criteria and assures that all patient work up and resulting reports are provided in accordance with protocols.Establishes & maintains infrastructure to monitor referring physician practice patterns; alerts team to any change in referral patterns.Tracks data regarding intake and referral sources.Coordinates efforts with Health System Physician Referring Service, Health System liaisons, RN coordinators and clinic management to provide streamlined, efficient systems of referral management and service recovery.Responsible for training future / new coordinatorsDevelopment and maintenance of process maps detailing throughput from intake to procedureDevelopment and maintenance of education materials for staff and patients.Participates in clinic, facilitates work up and provides education as appropriateParticipates in inpatient rounding and / or post procedure rounding as deemed appropriate by teamWorks closely with Quality team to include but not limited to : maintaining and validating data, investigating fall outs, performing RCA, participating and / or leading PI projectsEnsures all quality metrics are completed by staff during clinic visit(s) per protocols by staff the meet registry requirementsProvides on-call coverage as deemed appropriate by team.Performs other duties as assigned.SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security ; This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO ; UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
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