Pulmonary Hypertension Coordinator RN

Job Title & Specialty Area:  Pulmonary Hypertension Coordinator Registered Nurse

Department:  Cardiology

Location:  Dallas Campus

Shift:  Full Time M - F ; Call Required

Job Type:  On-Site

Why Children's Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary:
Encompasses specialized nursing care focused on protection, promotion, and optimization of the health and abilities of the Pulmonary Hypertension patient population and individuals. The Pulmonary Hypertension Coordinator contributes to the development and overall functionality of all aspects of the Pulmonary Hypertension Program in collaboration with the Medical Director, Heart Center Leadership, and service leaders in Pulmonology, Neonatology, and Critical Care. Ensures seamless access and coordination of care across the continuum; Assists in developing core measures of success including but not limited to hospitalization rate and ICU utilization, mortality rate, quality of life and functional status. Coordinator facilitates complex needs across multiple diagnostic areas such echocardiography, MRI, and cardiac catheterization, and stress testing. This position is responsible for ensuring a multi-disciplinary approach to care and responsible for working with team members across the department and subspecialists to coordinate, oversee and monitor medical and psychosocial activities related to heart failure. Utilizes nursing skills to provide extensive patient/family education especially in the areas of medication administration, nutrition, physical activity, and prevention of concurrent illnesses.

Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with Medical Director(s), administrative and clinical personnel within the Heart Center to assess overall programmatic needs, establish goals and objectives for the program, and to prioritize key initiatives; determine required resources for effective, highly coordinated and well-integrated care delivery.
* Coordinate and participate in multiple aspects of the patient visit including: Subspecialists and Multidisciplinary team including but not limited to Genetics, Nutrition, Social Work, and Financial Counselors.
* Provide close monitoring of the at-home patient to promote well-being such as symptoms of illness, fatigue, shortness breath, or changes in activity/appetite. Frequently assess ability to comply with home regimen including infusions if appropriate.
* Provide daily communication among medical, nursing, and support staff regarding pulmonary hypertension (PHTN) patients; assist patients in the transition across care continuum; provide information to families concerning resources for non-cardiac specific needs; community resources, and overall strategies to avoid concurrent illness.
* Work closely with multidisciplinary division managers, director or senior directors in the communication of new processes and/or system changes resulting from program work; work closely/collaborate with UT Southwestern Division of Neonatology, Cardiology and Pediatrics to plan and communicate process improvements and changes; advise and consult on plans and processes for employee communication; and assess timely communication to referring physicians and families.
* Faciliate, develop and provide educational opportunities for medical and nursing colleagues internally and externally; work to promote interest and understanding of the PHTN population; facilitate educational and observational experiences within the Heart Center; and provide lectures and participate in the development of Heart Center training curriculum.
* Work directly with patients/families during both the inpatient admission and outpatient visit. Triage patient needs through phone communication and provide appropriate education within scope of practice and escalate to provider, as appropriate, for clinical needs, concerns.
* Identify necessary PHTN quality data elements across the continuum; develop a methodology to review and analyze data; perform data analysis including the development of conclusion and data validation; identify and incorporate best practice and benchmark information where applicable; present/discuss indicators to/with physicians, leadership, quality, and senior leaders; participate in data collection and analysis for research purposes; and participate in the design and organization of investigational activities specific to the PHTN Program.

 How You’ll Be Successful:

WORK EXPERIENCE
* At least 1-year Cardiac Job Related Experience Required

EDUCATION
* Four-year Bachelor's degree in Nursing BSN required Required
* Graduate or professional work or advanced degree; or equivalent experience Preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
* Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements Upon Hire Required
* Current RN license in State of Texas Upon Hire Required

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

 Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You:

· Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.

· 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure

· Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)

· Caregiver Leave

· Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement 

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.