CVICU Clinical Nurse Coordinator

Company: Heart Hospital of Austin
Location: Pflugerville
Posted on: May 21, 2023

Job Description:

Description

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) CVICU Clinical Nurse Coordinator you want in your current role? We invest in what matters most to nurses like you - at home, at work, and at every stage in your career. We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Heart Hospital of Austin which is a part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Heart Hospital of Austin, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
  Learn more about Employee Benefits
  
  Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
  
  Do you want to work where you have a voice? Nurses are at the forefront of our commitment to the care and improvement of human life. At HCA Healthcare, there are many ways for nurses to have a voice through professional practice councils, advisory councils, vital voices surveys, and units of distinction. We learn from our multi-generational nursing family. We partner with our Nurses at Heart Hospital of Austin!
  
  Job Summary and Qualifications
  
  The Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC) ensures and delivers high quality, patient-centered care and coordination of all functions in the unit/department during the designated shift. In collaboration with other members of the management team, the CNC directs, monitors, and evaluates nursing care in accordance with established policies/procedures, serves as a resource person for staff, and models a commitment to the organization's vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.
  
  What you will do in this role:
  
  
  • Assists with admission and discharge processes to ensure efficient throughput and high quality, patient-centered care.
  • Participates in the ongoing assessment of the quality of patient care services provided in the unit, in collaboration with other members of the management team.
  • Collaborates with subject matter experts and other managers to create an environment of teamwork that supports improved outcomes and service.
  • Supports a patient-first philosophy and engages in service recovery when necessary.
  • Supports the efforts of the facility to improve engagement by operationalizing current nursing strategies, including employee rounding, hourly rounds, and other initiatives.
  • Provides recommendations related to interviewing, selecting, and training new staff. Recommends and implements courses of action, including training and development, conflict resolution, personnel policy compliance, completion of performance evaluations, and/or disciplinary actions to ensure a competitively better organization.
  • Assists with staff scheduling. Manages all practical aspects of staff labor in accordance with patient care needs and established productivity guidelines.
  • Supports proper inventory control and assists with managing supplies and equipment.
    What qualifications you will need:
    
    Experience
    
    * 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) in an acute care setting
    
    Education
    
    
    • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN)
    • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - preferred
      License and Certifications
      
      
      • Current State of Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license or Compact Registered Nursing License. If Compact License Texas license must be obtained within 90 days of hire
      • Basic Life Support (BLS) required as per St. David's Healthcare policy
      • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required as per St. David's Healthcare policy
        This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).
        
        Heart Hospital of Austin, which is part of St. David's
        HealthCare, is a 58-bed hospital. We are one of the highest performing cardiovascular
        facilities in the nation. We specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease.
        It features a comprehensive 24-hour emergency department. We have an advanced Executive Wellness
        Program. Our six operating rooms (ORs), including three hybrid ORs serve the city of Austin. We have
        three catheterization labs and electrophysiology services as well. It is home to one of the largest non-academic cardiovascular research programs
        in the world.
        
        HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute
        for over a decade.
        
        HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies - by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the
        delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
        
        "Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
        
        HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
        If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our CVICU Clinical Nurse Coordinator opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today!
        
        We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
        

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