JOB SUMMARY 

The position includes monitoring clinical effectiveness based on knowledge of best practice standards and adheres to regulations set by regulatory agencies. 

1. Provides leadership and direction in collaboration with the Clinical Director, for the Heart Failure program in accordance with the organization’s mission and values. The associate will collaborate with other disciplines to achieve overall Health System and Heart Failure program goals.

2. Will help in the development, implementation and evaluation of policies, programs and services that are evidence-based and consistent with professional standards and values. Also works with the Clinical Director to pursue and maintain nationally recognized program accreditations, certifications, and designations. 

3. Is accountable for working with the Clinical Director on measurement, assessment, and improvement of the Heart Failure program and patient processes and organizational outcomes. Utilizes the PDSA format and meets targeted goals for the Heart Failure patient and program

4. Ensures a professional nursing practice environment that empowers nurses and provides effective, safe, compassionate, and quality care as evidence by ongoing support of magnet designation and supports the Nursing governance structure and leadership. 

5. Collaborates with Clinical Director to ensure associates and providers, and all health care providers receive mandatory annual education to ensure the competence and on-going professional growth of assigned associates. 

6. In collaboration with the administrative leadership, will implement and maintain the program and provide overall direction and monitoring of patient outcomes and core measures for the heart failure patient.

7. Responsible for implementing program changes to ensure program success as patient’s or physician needs change and/or any regulations associated with the program change. 

8. Assist in making sure that community outreach and patient education events related to the early detection and prevention of heart disease are met, with a minimum of quarterly participation.

9. Serves as a connection between the public and the facility and will commit to working and promoting the Cardiology and Health system structure

10. Supports and provides transition of care best practices including but not limited to referrals, follow up appointments and calls, including patient and family education. The associate will implement daily practices to support the patients plan of care

11. Supports a shared decision- making model in all aspects of care. 

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

Position areas of responsibility to support ongoing growth and development. 

• • Accept organizational responsibility for the promotion of heart failure services through community outreach. 
  • Maintain and evaluate systems to facilitate planning for delivery of care.
  • Coordinate nursing care with other healthcare discipline and assist in integrating services across the continuum of healthcare. 
  • Evaluate the plan for provision of patient care and attainment of defined outcomes.
  • Evaluates and monitors quality and nurse sensitive indicators for appropriateness of care for assigned areas of responsibility. 
  • Ensure appropriate orientation, education, credentialing and continuing professional development for associates in collaboration with the Regional Director for Cardiology. Works collaboratively with the NETX Regional CV team. 
  • Works collaboratively with the Clinical Director, physicians, and associates to meet quality and program management initiatives. 
  • Seeks opportunities for educational growth to promote new, innovative and current best practices for Heart Failure. 
  • Understands that Health Care is everchanging and sometimes will need to aide administration or the Clinical Director in other leadership duties, such as survey readiness, patient care initiatives, magnet or nursing activities, and outreach opportunities. 

JOB STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education/Skills 

• • Minimum of associate degree in nursing or a relevant clinical discipline. 
  • Language Ability: Excellent communication skills 
  • Reasoning Ability: Ability to use critical thinking 
  • Computer Skills: Must be proficient in use of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and the Internet. 
  • Bachelors Degree in Nursing is preferred
  • Associates Degree in Nursing required

B. Experience

• • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a strategic quality position of a complex health care environment. 

C. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• • Current Texas RN license is required

Work Type:

Full Time

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