Graduation from an accredited nursing school with current RN licensure in Texas; BSN preferred.
Three years of recent, full-time hospital experience preferred.
Experience in cardiovascular or heart failure nursing preferred.
Knowledge of heart failure disease processes and treatment modalities preferred.
Proficiency in Epic or other major EHR systems preferred.
Responsibilities
Coordinate and facilitate patient care for Heart Failure Clinic referrals.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to triage patient referrals.
Ensure timely and appropriate provider appointments for patients.
Act as a liaison between referring providers, the clinic team, and patients.
Support program development through referral management and provider outreach.
Track data and coordinate clinic activities to promote continuity of care.
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a specialized heart failure clinic.
Collaborative environment with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Focus on patient education and care transitions.
Potential for professional growth in program development.
Access to advanced electronic health record systems.
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
The Nurse Clinical Specialist Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and facilitating the care of patients referred to the Heart Failure Clinic. This position works collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to triage patient referrals, coordinate timely and appropriate provider appointments, and promote continuity of care across outpatient and inpatient settings. The coordinator serves as a liaison between referring providers, the Heart Failure Clinic team, and patients to facilitate effective communication, patient education, and care transitions. Additional responsibilities include supporting program development and growth through referral management, provider outreach, data tracking, and coordination of clinic activities.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with current RN licensure in the State of Texas; BSN preferred. Three years of recent, full-time hospital experience preferred. Cardiovascular or Heart Failure nursing experience preferred. Knowledge of heart failure disease processes, treatment modalities, cardiac medications, and clinical care coordination preferred. Experience with patient education, care transitions, and multidisciplinary collaboration in a cardiology or heart failure setting preferred. Proficiency in Epic or other major electronic health record (EHR) systems preferred.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Current license from the Board of Nurse Examiners of the State of Texas to practice as a Registered Nurse is required. National certification in a related field is preferred. Must have a current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider or AHA BLS Instructor Provider card.
