Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day Shift

Description:"MercyOne Iowa Heart Center Peripheral Vascular Surgery"In collaboration with multidisciplinary team, evaluates patient referrals to develop individualized plan of care across the continuum of careResponsible for personalized education plan for patient and familyFollows through with test results and plan of care with patient/family and other health care providers/services as directed by provider or established guidelinesActs as a liaison among the individual/family, community, provider and physician as well as other health care team members.Collaborates in developing, implementing and evaluating teaching/learning strategies for client/family in the hospital community.Provides clinical leadership by being a preceptor for visiting professionals, students and new graduates.Coordinates appropriate educational material/instructions for patients, families, medical staff and multidisciplinary personnel to accomplish patient care outcomes.Participates in planning and presentation of continuing education programs, seminars and meetings.Coordinates with the health care team to develop a mechanism to monitor patient outcomes and follows up on variances.Ensures collection and input of risk stratification data. Reports results to the health care team and participates in interpretation of data and formulation of action plan.Collaborates with patients/families/populations to coordinate community services and appropriate resources which meet the individual needs and goals.Serves on selected hospital, group practice and community-based committees.Identifies need for and participates in research projects relevant to specific patient population.Collaborates with Quality Management, Utilization Review, Information Technology Services, and other departments regarding data availability and reports.Is accountable for the implementation and communication of standards for patient care delivery appropriate to the specific patient population that meets professional and regulatory standards.Coordinates the health care team in development of clinical tools for optimal outcomes and reports findings.Current Iowa registered nurse (RN) license.Bachelor’s degree in health-related field required or actively pursuing (BSN preferred).Demonstrates competency within a specialized area of clinical practice with 4 years experience in that specialty.Demonstrates success in positions of leadership.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.