Regional Cardiac Care Coordinator

**Work Type: Part Time**
- St. Mary’s General Hospital’s renewed vision of ‘Inspiring excellence. Healthier Together’ lays out a plan for growth, and innovation that will keep pace with the community and region that it serves. It also reflects our strong culture and values of compassion, respect, inclusion, integrity, collaboration and innovation that we bring to each interaction with patients and each other within the hospital and extends that commitment to how we will work with our partners across the health system. When you join St. Mary’s, your contribution will make a positive impact to the quality of life for patients and families. You will contribute to our mission: Living the legacy - Compassion. Faith. Discovery. _

New employees must provide documentation/proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status, a 2-step TB screening, as well as proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date at St. Mary’s General Hospital. Staff will require clearance from Employee Health and Wellness before they are able to begin any position within SMGH.

**Position Summary**:
Working with the Program Manager and the program leadership team, the coordinator ensures appropriate systems and resources are in place to support timely, and appropriate patient flow and a smooth transition and coordination of care across. The coordinator participates in the design, implementation, monitoring, revising, and management of patient care and department processes and procedures to facilitate efficient operation of the program. The coordinator takes an active role in the professional growth and development of unit staff to promote continual improvement in clinical practice and quality patient care.

**Position Requirements**:

- Successful completion of an undergraduate degree in a health-related field.
- Regulated Health Professional with current registration.
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification.
- Three (3) to five (5) years related clinical experience in an Acute Care Hospital.
- In depth knowledge of best practice standards of care, clinical pathways, medical directives, and hospital policies.
- Current up-to-date knowledge of hospital procedures and current trends in healthcare.
- Proven experience with change management.
- Demonstrated project management and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to effectively mentor and educate staff and students.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary patient care team with a focus on patient-centered care.
- Proficient computer skills including Meditech, Microsoft Word, and basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

**Position Responsibilities**:
**Program Operations**
- **Coordinates daily operations of the program**:

- **Assists in supervision, administrative management, and monitoring of program activities.**:

- **Assists in the development, implementation and/ or revision of program goals and objectives.**:

- **Provides leadership and guidance to staff to ensure that the department reaches its goals and vision.**:

- **Advises / troubleshoots with staff, providing answers to questions; referring to appropriate resources when unable to respond.**

**Human Resources Management**
- **Manages the day-to-day staffing requirements of the program.**:

- **Coordinates and ensures appropriate staffing levels.**:

- **Assists with the recruitment and orientation of new staff.**:

- **Supervises and documents activities of the health care team.**:

- **Assists with the evaluation of staff performance.**

**Supervision and Coordination**
- **Works with Program Manager to ensure high quality nursing care and the achievement of quality patient outcomes.**:

- **Reviews and follows up with relevant incident reports.**:

- **Assists with the development and coordination of program improvement projects.**:

- **Completes audits and reviews of care provision.**:

- **Collects/documents data to meet clinical, financial, and regulatory requirements.**

**Equipment Maintenance**
- **Ensures maintenance of equipment and appropriate supply inventory.**:

- **Reviews equipment needs.**:

- **Assists with product review and evaluation. Participation**:

- **Participates in the development of policies, guidelines, protocols, care pathways, and unit standard work.**:

- **Participates and/or leads program huddles, unit leadership councils, and Quality and Operations committee meetings.**:

- **Attends other meetings as required.**

**Preferred Requirements**:

- **Master’s degree or current enrollment in a Master’s program.**:

- **Commitment to pursue life-long learning through continuous education.**:

- **Progressive leadership experience.**

**OTHER ATTRIBUTES**
- **Critical thinking and effective problem-solving skills.**:

- **Strong planning, organizational, leadership and prioritization skills.**Commitment to proving a safe, high quality environment for patients.

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