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Care Coordinator - Cardiology

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Cleveland Clinic

29d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Healthcare
  • Fort Lauderdale

AI generated summary

  • You must be a licensed RN with BLS certification, 3-5 years of nursing experience, and preferably a BSN. Physical ability and standard precaution protocols are essential.
  • You will coordinate care for high-risk patients, perform clinical assessments, educate families, manage transitions, and connect patients to community resources to optimize health outcomes.

Requirements

  • Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
  • Graduate from an accredited school of Professional Nursing
  • Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Three to five years of nursing experience
  • Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
  • Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • Specialty certification
  • Physical Requirements:
  • Full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination
  • Corrected hearing and vision to normal range
  • Some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids
  • Light Work, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects
  • Personal Protective Equipment:
  • Follow Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures

Responsibilities

  • Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary care team across the continuum of care for high-risk patients to develop goals, plan interventions and maximize patient outcomes.
  • Provide care and disease management coordination.
  • Identify patients in the specialty care practice that have ongoing coordination needs and conduct targeted outreach.
  • Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments that include disease-specific, age-specific, medical, behavioral, pharmacy, social and end of life needs of each patient.
  • Inform and work with patients and their families regarding coordination of their care, provide education and coaching, monitor patient compliance with their care plan, perform reassessments regarding patient progress toward goals, and update plan of care.
  • Serve as a liaison and advocate for patients and families.
  • Assist in managing transitions of care across care settings, ensuring optimal communication and planning.
  • Identify barriers, facilitate solutions, and connect others to community resources.

FAQs

What is the work schedule for the Care Coordinator - Cardiology position?

The caregiver works from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates must have graduated from an accredited school of Professional Nursing, possess current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN), and hold a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA). Additionally, three to five years of nursing experience is required.

Is a Bachelor's degree preferred for this role?

Yes, a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred, along with specialty certification.

What are the main responsibilities of the Care Coordinator - Cardiology?

The main responsibilities include collaborating with a multidisciplinary care team, providing care and disease management coordination, conducting comprehensive clinical assessments, educating patients and families, managing transitions of care, and connecting patients to community resources.

Are there any physical requirements for this job?

Yes, the position requires a full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination, along with the ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently.

What type of protective equipment is required for this role?

Caregivers are required to follow Standard Precautions and use personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

Does Cleveland Clinic provide any support for career development?

Yes, Cleveland Clinic is dedicated to supporting their caregivers' career growth through ongoing education and training opportunities.

Are there any specific community resources that Care Coordinators assist with?

Yes, Care Coordinators identify barriers, facilitate solutions, and connect patients with various community resources based on their needs.

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