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.)

• Assess health status of patient including state of wellness and compliance with care plan.
• Develops care plan.
• Follows Heart Failure Institute protocols.
• Adjusts medications following CHF medication protocols and in collaboration with the referring cardiologist.
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
• 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.
• Triages patient and family telephone calls and provides consultation within 24 hours.
• Responds to emergencies, performs BLS, and implements ACLS as needed.
• Serves as role model and resource. Attends and participates in required department and company meetings.
• 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