Cardiovascular RN Program Coordinator - Amyloidosis ProgramAbout the OpportunityUT Southwestern's Cardiovascular Service Line is seeking a highly motivated, compassionate, and organized Registered Nurse to help further develop and grow our
Cardiac Amyloidosis Program. This is a unique opportunity for a self-directed RN who enjoys critical thinking, problem-solving, and program development. Working alongside a highly dedicated multidisciplinary team, the RN Program Coordinator will play an integral role in building and refining workflows, coordinating referrals, facilitating timely access to care, and helping create a seamless patient experience. We're looking for someone who takes initiative, values autonomy, embraces collaboration, and is excited to help shape a growing program where innovation, adaptability, and continuous improvement are essential. There will be collaboration with the Solid Organ Transplant Service line as well.
Patients living with cardiac amyloidosis often face a complex diagnosis requiring specialized evaluation, treatment, and lifelong management. Navigating appointments, testing, medications, and ongoing care can feel overwhelming for patients and their families. Our goal is to provide a highly personalized, patient-centered experience that helps patients feel informed, supported, and connected throughout their journey. The RN Program Coordinator will serve as a trusted resource and consistent point of contact, partnering closely with physicians, APPs, and clinic staff to coordinate care, anticipate patient needs, facilitate meaningful visits, and help patients navigate a complex healthcare system. This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on both the patient experience and the continued growth of a specialized cardiovascular program.
Learn more about UT Southwestern's Cardiac Amyloidosis Program: Amyloidosis | Condition | UT Southwestern Medical Center
JOB SUMMARYWorks under limited supervision to Coordinate efforts with Health System Physician Referring Service, Health System liaisons, RN coordinators and clinic management to provide stream-lined, efficient systems of referral management and service recovery.
BENEFITSUT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
- Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONRequired- Education
Bachelor's Degree - BSN
Additional experience may be considered in lieu of education requirements
- Experience
3 years of nursing experience
- Licenses and Certifications
(RN) REGISTERED NURSE Upon Hire and
(BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire
Preferred- Experience
Cardiology/Cardiovascular preferred
JOB DUTIES- Receives and provides immediate responses to inquiries and patient referrals. Establishes immediate relationship between referral sources and hospital.
- Serve as the clinical link between the referring physician office and HLV. Facilitates communication with referring doctors for patients seen in clinics and for patients discharged from the hospital.
- Coordinates efforts with Health System Physician Referring Service, Health System liaisons, RN coordinators and clinic management to provide stream-lined, efficient systems of referral management and service recovery.
- Coordinates bed placement and medical transportation as needed
- Interfaces with other hospital departments (I.e., infection control, admitting, pastoral care, and nursing) and physicians to facilitate admission process.
- Interfaces with patients as a liaison to facilitate their first visit at UTSW and assists in obtaining records before new patient evaluation.
- Assists with obtaining clearances needed for treatment and care
- Works closely with interdisciplinary core team and oversees referral/intake process to ensure patient has all necessary items needed for meaningful visit
- Assign clinical duties as needed to ensure effective workflows, patient care requirements are meet and clinical quality and safety measures are followed.
- Resource to patients, and families, regarding social services, financial aid and outside resources available
- Reviews referrals, verify information. Determines appropriateness of referral based on established criteria and assures that all patient work up and resulting reports are provided in accordance with protocols.
- Establishes & maintains infrastructure to monitor referring physician practice patterns; alerts team to any change in referral patterns.
- Tracks data regarding intake and referral sources.
- Coordinates efforts with Health System Physician Referring Service, Health System liaisons, RN coordinators and clinic management to provide streamlined, efficient systems of referral management and service recovery.
- Responsible for training future/new coordinators
- Development and maintenance of process maps detailing throughput from intake to procedure
- Development and maintenance of education materials for staff and patients.
- Participates in clinic, facilitates work up and provides education as appropriate
- Participates in inpatient rounding and/or post procedure rounding as deemed appropriate by team
- Works closely with Quality team to include but not limited to: maintaining and validating data, investigating fall outs, performing RCA, participating and/or leading PI projects
- Ensures all quality metrics are completed by staff during clinic visit(s) per protocols by staff the meet registry requirements
- Provides on-call coverage as deemed appropriate by team.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities- Computer skills including EMR (EPIC); Basic Excel.
- Presentation skills, comfortable presenting and speaking to data and processes in multidisciplinary meetings
- Organized and ability to multitask
- Constant walking, standing, bending, turning, and stopping. Pushing and pulling heavy objects such as patient beds. Must be able to help lift and turn patients.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONSPhysical Requirements- Lifting
- Pulling
- Pushing
- Reaching
- Standing
- Talking
- Walking
Working Conditions- Clinical Setting
- Hospital Setting
Salary InformationSalary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.
