Responsibilities

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.