RN Cardiothoracic Coordinator - Cardiology

Job Summary

The RN Cardiothoracic (CT) Coordinator is a registered nurse who is independently accountable for the effective management, coordination of care, and development of education for specific patient populations being evaluated for advanced congenital heart conditions cardiovascular disease, procedures and treatments. The Coordinator partners with the interventional cardiologists, heart failure team, cardiothoracic surgical team, electrophysiologists, advanced practice practitioners, and other clinical staff throughout St. Christopher's Hospital (SCHC) and their affiliates, including internal or external inpatient and outpatient departments, local and regional healthcare facilities to coordinate patient care. In collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, the Coordinator delivers patient and family centered care that meets or exceeds the SCHC/SCPA standards of quality care in the Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Service Line. The RN Cardiovascular Coordinator has a strong knowledge base and nursing expertise in congenital heart conditions, cardiovascular diseases and treatment modalities. After consulting with the multidisciplinary providers, the RN Cardiovascular Coordinator communicates with local and regional referring physician providers and clinical staff to ensure continuity of patient care.

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Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Science in nursing

EXPERIENCE

• Cardiology or cardiac surgery experience required

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS (MAY VARY BASED ON DEPARTMENT NEEDS)

• PA Registered Nurse License
• BLS Certification

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Analytical Skills

• Collaborative Skills

• Computer Skills to include use and navigation

• Customer Service Skills

• Detail Oriented · Epic Proficiency

• Excellent Communications Skills

• Excellent Interpersonal Skills

• Medical Terminology

• Organizational Skills

• Service Orientation

Overview

About St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.

St. Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics. It houses the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher's is a Magnet designated hospital and was recognized as a Women's Choice Award Best Children's Hospital.

In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home.

About the Organization

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.