Valve Program Coordinator Nurse

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Located in the Phoenix, Ariz., suburb of Chandler, the Chandler Regional Medical Center is a 338-bed, not-for-profit hospital with more than 2,500 employees and almost 1,000 doctors on staff representing all major specialties.  Chandler Regional joined the Dignity Health system in 1999, but has been part of the community for more than 50 years.  The hospital includes a Level I Trauma Center, a Heart and Vascular Center, a Wound Healing Center, a Family Birth Center and many additional services. During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016, Chandler Regional provided more than $48 million in community benefit. As a result of Dignity Health’s mission to deliver health care and partner with the community, nearly 100,000 people in the East Valley were reached through community health services. For more information visit: https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/locations/chandlerregional

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Job Summary:

The Valve Program Specialist is a member of the TAVR team responsible for coordination of the TAVR evaluation process from candidate referral evaluation acceptance procedure and follow-up. The incumbent serves as a resource to staff and multi-disciplinary team and community caring for the TAVR patient. Demonstrates knowledge and skills in the care of patients with end-stage valvular disease and will play a role in the holistic evaluation of patients for TAVR. Skills in the area of critical thinking interpersonal communication conflict management problem solving autonomy and decision-making are highly desirable. Assists in the process of program certification by Medicare. In collaboration with the program Medical Director provides for timely data management. Develops Policies and Procedures order sets and clinical pathways to provide and improve overall quality of care and program development.

Minimum:

• 5 years cardiovascular experience 
• Evidence in caring for acute & chronic heart & vascular patients required.
• Previous leadership or coordinator experience.
• Previous experience in cardiac intensive care, cath lab or CTOR
• Ability to solve practical problems & deal with a variety of complex situations when only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• When applicable, adjusts essential functions performed appropriately to the age of patient(s).
• Current Arizona RN license required.