Description

Title: Registered Nurse (RN)



Location: Long Beach, CA



Department: Peds Heart Institute



Status: Full-time



Shift: Days (8hr shifts)



Pay Range*: $53.97/hr - $78.24/hr

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.



Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability.Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.



Position Summary



The Cardiac Clinical Program Coordinator working in the Pediatric Heart Center serves as a liaison between the patient/family and healthcare team for assessment, coordination of diagnostic work-ups, treatments and services, referrals for outside/contracted services, follow-up of study results, and documentation of the progress of their condition across the continuum of care. This position will focus on the coordination of a patient’s care for the patient population of pediatric congenital heart disease, in collaboration with the entire healthcare team, over a prolonged period of time, in the pediatric setting with transition into an adult setting. This position will also function as a member of the multidisciplinary CORE team in the outpatient clinic setting to provide/ensure nursing assessments, contribute to the plan of care, coordinate team conferences and provide patient/family education.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements



Qualifications/Work Experience:

• The ideal candidate will have 3+ years experience with this specific patient population. 3+ years of experience in large, complex tertiary medical center with a focus in Cardiac Care preferred. Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California is required.
• A current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR & AED) certification is also required.
• A current American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is also required.
• A Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) is also required; prefer MSN.
• Graduated from an accredited nursing program unless otherwise approved by the Nursing Executive Council (NEC). Approved accrediting bodies include: ACEN and CCNE others must be approved by NEC