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US Heart and Vascular

Registered Nurse (1628)

US Heart and Vascular, Granite Heights, Wisconsin, United States

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Registered Nurse (1628) CVBC - Integrated Care Clinic - HCVA - Museo - Houston, TX 77004

Overview Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Associates Degree

Category: Other Positions

Description US Heart and Vascular is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to join our Integrated Care Clinic in Houston, TX. This critical role is an integral part of our multidisciplinary team focused on optimizing care for patients diagnosed with heart failure.

Responsibilities:

Coordinates care across the continuum for Heart Failure patients in collaboration with primary cardiologist, advanced practice providers, and other members of the multidisciplinary team within outpatient clinic setting

Assesses patient health and SDOH need, documenting and implementing care plans that optimize health outcomes

Serves as an important liaison for the interdisciplinary team and community organizations inclusive of other inpatient and outpatient care delivery organizations

Performs direct patient care duties in the outpatient setting inclusive of intravenous diuretic administration and observation

Provide skilled observations, triage, and health assessments of patients including history, appropriate interventions, and referrals

Provide patient-and-family-centered-care in the outpatient setting and telehealth setting, including triaging calls and patient messages in the EHR

Provides patient and caregiver education related to health conditions, patient care, transitions of care, and ongoing chronic care management

Facilitates interdisciplinary patient care meetings, focused on optimizing patient condition and coordinating care

Evaluates remote patient monitoring technology, diagnostics, and laboratory results to engage advanced practice provider for appropriate patient care and interventions

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Requires excellent clinical, communication and organizational skills

Requires multitasking and critical analysis

Must be able to function independently within the limits of the position

Ability to function in a team environment

Demonstrate knowledge and competence in care management inclusive of transitional care management and complex care management

Demonstrate knowledge and competence in basic cardiovascular technology, i.e. EKG, patient assessment and management of care, labs/hospital test results

Strong understanding of population health concepts and clinical documentation requirements

Able to demonstrate interpersonal skills to be approachable and understandable to patients, families, and care team members

Minimum of an associate's degree in nursing; graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Currently licensed to practice as registered nurse in the state of employment

Current BLS and ACLS for Healthcare Providers certification

Experienced in outpatient clinical setting

Experience in cardiovascular setting and/or a Heart Failure Program preferred but not required

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