Registered Nurse (RN)  Program Coordinator -  Physician Office - Cardiac Surgery Specialists

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As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body, and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence, and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service, and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

 

Registered Nurse (RN)  Program Coordinator -  Physician Office - Cardiac Surgery Specialists - Richmond, VA

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Experienced Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Registered Nurse who applies broad expertise in evidence-based practice. Applies concepts derived from management and communication theory, group dynamics and clinical judgment to implement, develop, and support the VAD program. Integrates care with multidisciplinary team (within the hospital and in the community) to facilitate VAD patients care.

Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrates and/or supports implementations of nursing processes for VAD patients. Recognized advisor sought out for clinical expertise related to VAD function and patients. Provides clinical and administrative program support to the cardiologist (s) and Advanced Practice Clinicians associated with the Advanced Heart Failure Center, industry sponsors as well as staff and patients. Maintains communication with referring clinicians.
• Part of an established call rotation for clinical issues and patient management related to the VAD patients to help provide seamless 24/7 care.
• Provides VAD training at regular intervals and as needed for clinical staff. Evaluates competency of clinical staff (inside and outside of the hospital), patients, family members and community health resources related to the care of patients with VADs.
• Organize outreach opportunities for the Bon Secours Health System, first responders, and in community settings.
• Manages equipment, supplies, policies and procedures related to the VAD Program under the direction of the Advanced Heart Failure Center Medical Director. Arranges and tracks patient discharge equipment. Serves as liaison for patients and equipment manufacturers for device related concerns.
• Helps coordinate and facilitate the VAD Selection/operations committee function. Serves as a point of contact for the VAD program throughout the hospital system. Regular communication with clinical services, care management department and Administration.
• Actively promotes optimal relationships between patients, clinical staff, internal and external customers resulting in improved customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrates professional contribution to and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures; makes sound decisions and demonstrates ability to handle situations not covered by written or verbal instructions. Assesses and verifies patient and caregiver training prior to hospital discharge.
• Serve as a resource for other members of the healthcare team, including physicians, who are involved with identified patient populations.
• Utilizes formal and informal teaching methods.
• Supports competency development and implementation with the staff providing care to the identified patient populations served.
• Serve as a resource in educating the patient, family and community regarding information relevant to care of patient population served.
• Shares knowledge to facilitate the multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
• Consults with individuals, families, community agencies or colleagues from associated disciplines or within nursing.
• Consults nursing management regarding identified issues or barriers in delivery of care, staff achievement of competency, system concerns, physician concerns or specific patient care problems.

This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Registered Nurse license in the Commonwealth of Virginia
   

Qualifications/Experience

• Two years current clinical experience in clinical field/patient population preferred.
• Excellent clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to plan and evaluate.
• Ability to direct others and to exercise judgment in problem-solving scenarios.
• Ability to participate in multidisciplinary teams.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Emphasis on collaborative professional manner at all times.

Special Skills/Knowledge

• Must be able to successfully complete basic computer course through in-hospital training; develops and maintains necessary computer skills.
• Must successfully complete in-hospital orientation and competencies.
• Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of general nursing theory, practice and an expanded knowledge of current clinical and specialized patient care concepts.
• Must possess a broad and varied knowledge base that is continually enhanced and updated through self-directed study and participation in educational opportunities, with experience/emphasis in adult, and geriatric care desired

Working Conditions

• Sit, walk and stand: may spend at least twenty-five percent of working time standing/walking.
• Lift, carry, push, pull: must be able to lift, carry, push, pull objects weighing at least 50 pounds, utilizing good body mechanics.
• Bend, stoop, and kneel: Occasional bending and kneeling may be required in troubleshooting equipment/assisting clients.
• Manual dexterity/wrist and hand repetitions: good manual and finger dexterity is needed; up to fifty percent of working time may be spent using a computer keyboard.
• Vision, hearing, speaking: must have good visual acuity and depth perception to operate the computer system; speaking and hearing are essential to the communication needs of the position.
• Demonstrates the ability to consistently meet the department work schedule.
• Must be able to operate numerous kinds of equipment as related to the clinical area.
• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
• May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*
• May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.* 
• May have periods of constant interruptions.
• Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
• Prolonged periods of working alone.

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

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Patient Population  

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.​
• Adults (21-64 years)
• Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com