Kettering Health Main Campus Kettering Full-Time Days

Responsibilities & Requirements

Responsibilities 

• The Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process in providing nursing care to patients in all settings in collaboration with other health care providers.
• The RN is accountable for his/her own professional development and practice within the scope of care defined by law.
• Utilizing organizational resources the RN acts as a patient advocate for the delivery of safe care including delegation of care and participation in performance and practice improvement activities.
• The delivery of nursing care within the Kettering Health Network reflects the missions, vision, values and philosophies, of the organization and nursing departments

Qualifications

Applicants Must Have: 

• Licensed in the state of Ohio as a Registered Nurse
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (ACEN or CCNE) if they are a new graduate nurse.
• Bachelor of Science in nursing preferred (must be completed within 5 years of hire).
• A nurse who is returning to the acute care setting after five or more years may be required to provide evidence of successful completion of a refresher course.
• BLS certification
• ACLS, NRP, PALS as determined by unit scope of practice

Preferred Qualifications

POSITION: LAAC Coordinator

The LAAC Coordinator functions under the direction of the Structural Heart Program manager.  The LAAC Coordinator serves as a central figure in the care coordination and participates in clinical management of patients with atrial fibrillation with a specific emphasis on left atrial appendage closure procedures. 

Minimum five years clinical experience with three-five years in cardiac nursing and/or broad knowledge in LAAO/Structural Heart disease. Demonstrated computer and electronic health documentation, data entry and management and information presentation.

BLS and ACLS required- Must be completed within 60 days of hire

• Must be able to communicate clearly, establish and maintain effective working relationships with multidisciplinary teams
• Good prioritization skills
• Responsible for assisting with management, growth of LAAC program
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to maintain detailed, accurate records
• Must possess high degree of self-motivation and ability to function independently while utilizing critical thinking skills
• Ability to adapt to change, multitask and manage stressful situations
• Proficient in Microsoft office products especially Excel spreadsheets and Power Point
• Monitors outcomes and oversees process improvement activities associated with LAAC program in collaboration with clinical and leadership teams to drive quality outcomes
• Responsible for maintaining all regulatory guidelines and requirements
• Facilitate activities associated with system expansion of LAAC program including physician and clinical staff education
• Coordinates referral process and introduces patients to LAAC program
• Educates patient and family regarding LAAC process, indications, procedure, and follow-up
• Schedules and completes prior authorization for LAAC procedure
• Collaborates with LAAC implanters to plan, develop, and implement decisions made for each patient’s plan of care
• May complete any other tasks as indicated by manager