Registered Nurse- Heart Failure Clinic

JOB TITLE: Registered Nurse-Heart Failure Clinic

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The RN Coordinator functions interdependently with the physician to coordinate independent advanced assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the care for a select group of patients, in collaboration with physicians, surgeons, mid-level providers, patient/family and other ancillary departments and outside agencies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (This list may not include all of the duties assigned.)

1. Assess health status of patient including state of wellness and compliance with care plan.
2. Develops care plan.
3. Follows Heart Failure Institute protocols.
4. Adjusts medications following CHF medication protocols and in collaboration with the referring cardiologist.
5. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
6. Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments as dictated by HIPAA guidelines. Educates patients regarding health and illness prevention. Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
7. Triages patient and family telephone calls and provides consultation within 24 hours.
8. Responds to emergencies, performs BLS, and implements ACLS as needed.
9. Serves as role model and resource. Attends and participates in required department and company meetings.
10. Maintains patient confidentiality.

PAY RANGE: $38-48/hr to start (dependent upon experience and education)

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Colonial Life Elective Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Profit Sharing 401K
• HSA
• FSA
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• PTO- starting at up to 5.84 hours per pay period (increases with years of service)
• 8 paid holidays per year
• FMLA

Education:

Minimum Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Experience:

Minimum - 5 years of professional nursing experience in a cardiology setting with an emphasis on caring for patients with congestive Heart Failure

Certificate/License: Current Alaska Registered Nursing license required

Current BLS and ACLS certification

CHFN certification preferred