CV RN Prgm Coordinator

Cardiovascular RN Program Coordinator 

Three years of RN experience required and cardiovascular or program experience needed

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 

JOB SUMMARY
Works under limited supervision to Coordinate efforts with Health System Physician Referring Service, Health System liaisons, RN coordinators and clinic management to provide stream-lined, efficient systems of referral management and service recovery. 

 

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  Bachelor's Degree - BSN 
   

• Experience
  3 years of nursing experience 
   

• Licenses and Certifications
  (RN) REGISTERED NURSE Upon Hire 
  (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire 
   

Preferred

• Experience
  Cardiology/Cardiovascular preferred 
   

JOB DUTIES

• Receives and provides immediate responses to inquiries and patient referrals. Establishes immediate relationship between referral sources and hospital.
• Serve as the clinical link between the referring physician office and HLV. Facilitates communication with referring doctors for patients seen in clinics and for patients discharged from the hospital.
• Coordinates efforts with Health System Physician Referring Service, Health System liaisons, RN coordinators and clinic management to provide stream-lined, efficient systems of referral management and service recovery.
• Coordinates bed placement and medical transportation as needed
• Interfaces with other hospital departments (I.e., infection control, admitting, pastoral care, and nursing) and physicians to facilitate admission process.
• Interfaces with patients as a liaison to facilitate their first visit at UTSW and assists in obtaining records before new patient evaluation.
• Assists with obtaining clearances needed for treatment and care
• Works closely with interdisciplinary core team and oversees referral/intake process to ensure patient has all necessary items needed for meaningful visit
• Assign clinical duties as needed to ensure effective workflows, patient care requirements are meet and clinical quality and safety measures are followed.
• Resource to patients, and families, regarding social services, financial aid and outsid