Come join our new Heart Failure Continuum at Sutter VNA & Hospice. We are developing a new model of care that bridges inpatient and outpatient settings. Under the supervision of the Heart Failure (HF) Program Manager, the Cardiac Outpatient Resources (COR) RN is an experienced RN who is responsible for the overall management of COR patients including telemanagement and specialty home visits. This position plans, organizes, and directs all patient care services for patients in the assigned caseload in accordance with current protocols and standards, ensuring that the optimal degree of quality care is maintained. Responsible for coordinating care to implement the established plan of patient care and ensure effective management of phone and home visit utilization and control of expenses. Responsible for coordinating certain operations of the HF Program, including collaboration of services with the patient, physicians, nursing staff, case managers, social workers, home health, hospice, hospitals and other ancillary services. May assist in agency wide orientation, competency evaluations and consultation to clinical staff related to specific expertise as requested by HF Program Manager. This position includes communication with various departments and disciplines, telephone monitoring/surveillance, patient assessment and education, and research. The COR RN works to support the patient in a professional manner consistent with existing and developing policies. Provides optimal outcomes through collaboration with the client, the family, caregivers, physician and other members of the healthcare team.
Education:
RN graduate from an accredited institution. Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred, MSN optional.
Licensure:
Current California RN; valid California driver's license; current auto insurance; current BCLS/CPR certification.
Experience:
Telemanagement or telemonitoring experience strongly preferred. Heart Failure or Cardiovascular experience strongly preferred. One year of professional experience in an acute or similar setting preferred. Home Health experience helpful.
Knowledge:
Strong Cardiovascular and/or Heart Failure knowledge including current evidence-based treatment for cardiac disease states. Knowledge of chronic disease management, and educating and coaching patients to self manage their disease process. Knowledge of health care and community resources appropriate for populations served. Knowledge of individual and family development over the life span and the influence of cultural and spiritual values in health care. Knowledge of adult education and teaching principles. Demonstrated computer proficiency with databases and Microsoft suite applications is required.
- Compensation: Open
- This is a part-time job.
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