Cardiovascular Program Specialist
US-AZ-PHOENIX
commonspirit_careers
Req #: 457469
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Overview: Hello Humankindness: Join a Legacy of Healing at Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) Ready to make a real difference? Join SJHMC in Phoenix AZ., a 571-bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago. We're more than a hospital; we're a global destination for life-changing care, embracing patients with humankindness. Here, your calling will flourish. We're not just a workplace; we're a community dedicated to a mission of service. Leaders in Specialized Care: * Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI): A world-renowned center for groundbreaking neurological research and innovative treatments. * Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI): A national leader in advanced thoracic care with pioneering surgical techniques. * Level I Trauma Center: One of Arizona's busiest ERs, providing immediate, comprehensive care for critically injured patients 24/7. Why SJHMC? * Culture of Excellence & Well-being: We care for our people, fostering professional and personal growth. * Community & Collaboration: Be part of a network committed to global health and well-being. * Join a Legacy, Shape a Future: Over 20% of our patients travel internationally for our specialized care This is an invitation to join a family of dedicated professionals at the forefront of medical innovation, united by the power of humankindness. Responsibilities: As our Cardiovascular Program Specialist, you will help so that patients can achieve the best possible cardiac outcomes. Every day, you will serve as a vital resource to staff, the multidisciplinary team, and the community caring for our patients. You will apply your knowledge and skills in the care of patients with end-stage disease, playing a key role in their holistic evaluation. Your strong critical thinking, interpersonal communication, conflict management, problem-solving, autonomy, and decision-making skills will be essential. To be successful in this role you will demonstrate * Profound knowledge in the care of patients with end-stage cardiovascular disease. * Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. * Superior interpersonal communication and conflict management skills. * Strong autonomy and decision-making capabilities. Responsibilities * Coordinates the referral process and introduction of patients for purposes of evaluation and assessment. * Receives incoming referrals from physicians & hospital & responds quickly to facilitate rapid access to the system. Actions include:a. contact with referring providers; b. requests, receives & reviews of pertinent clinical records; c. coordination of record review with multi-disciplinary team members. * Works collaboratively with program Medical Director, and multi-disciplinary team to schedule evaluation and procedure * Triages referrals according to written criteria to assure those patients needs are met on a priority level * Communicates back to referring physician &/or hospital the plans for acceptance into the program * Educates the patient and family regarding the referral process, steps of evaluation, & keeps patient & family informed throughout the entire process Qualifications: Required * Bachelors Of Nursing or equivalent work experience and 5 years cardiovascular experience * Evidence in caring for acute & chronic heart & vascular patients * Registered Nurse: AZ Preferred * Previous experience with VAD, ECMO CV Surgery * Previous experience in cardiac intensive care, cath lab or CTOR
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