GENERAL SUMMARY:
Reports to the Nursing Leader/Administration. The Nurse Coordinator is a Registered Nurse who under the direction of department leadership develops, implements, monitors and evaluates a program of care for patients. Coordinates care across the continuum to facilitate quality outcomes. Collaborates with other healthcare team members including physicians, nurses, extenders, ancillary and support staff to ensure optimum patient care and satisfaction. Provides education to patients and family regarding disease process. Trains and directs a nursing team in the optimal care of the patient.
Structural Heart Disease is a new, rapidly growing innovative area of cardiac care. The Center for Structural Heart Disease at Henry Ford is a nationally recognized "Top 10" in the country program. The SHD RN Coordinator is an essential member of the SHD team, coordinating the care of patients with valvular heart disease, through an evaluation process, following them from initial touch to completion of treatment . Beginning with evaluation of new referrals, the SHD RN Coordinator works with providers organizing care, monitoring patient response to treatment, preparing patients and family members for complex catheter based procedures, provides education to patient and family members, continuously contributes to process improvement. We are seeking Registered Nurses, with a minimum of 3 years' experience in cardiovascular care. Ready to be an active professional member of our Structural heart team.
Hours: 8-hour days Monday-Friday (may be 7:30 am- 4 pm or 8am - 4:30 pm)
Location: Detroit
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Successful completion of HFHS (Parent Operating Group) Pharmacology test.
Maintains and demonstrates current clinical knowledge in area of specialty.
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
A minimum of three to five years of progressively more responsible clinical nursing practice in specialty.
Certification in specialty preferred.
Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to formulate effective nursing care plans.
Ability to perform a wide variety of professional nursing services.
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and medical group personnel.
Preferred experience in the Cardiology.
Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills.
Knowledge of Word and Excel.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse.
Current BLS or ACLS per HFHS Policy.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
May require heavy lifting of patients and/or equipment.
WORKING CONDITIONS :
Works in a patient care setting with possible exposure to communicable diseases.
Additional Information
Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus
Department: Structural Heart
Shift: Day Job
Union Code: Not Applicable
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services - from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .
Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That's why we offer support in the various components of our team's well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
