Coordinator Patient Care - Cardiac Surgery

About the position At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better? 5 days a week/8-hour days, hybrid model - 3 days a week in person, 2 days remote after orientation and training. The Patient Care Coordinator reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The Patient Care Coordinator is a Registered Nurse who in addition to providing direct patient care, is accountable for the assessment, planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of a plan of care for designated patients. The Patient Care Coordinator ensures that quality outcomes are achieved and demonstrates exceptional clinical practice. The job duties vary with the particular setting or assignment. Responsibilities • Responsible for planning, coordinating, directing and providing appropriate clinical care to patients in the designated care setting • Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate on-going care, focused on cost-effective ways to maximize wellness and enhance patients’ lives • Develops, coordinates and provides education for patients, family, caregivers and staff based on personalized needs along with serving as a resource for ongoing education • Serves as a communication link between the patient, family, caregivers and interdisciplinary team • Assists in coordinating comprehensive care for patients including any required follow-up visits, referrals, testing, treatment, and/or long-term follow-up • Contributes to department, hospital or other professional committees and/or quality or process improvement initiatives. • Ensures clinical practice and patient care is consistent with policies and procedures • Other duties as assigned Requirements • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) • Registered Nurse (RN) • Basic Life Support (BLS) • Minimum 2-5 years of recent & related experience Nice-to-haves • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) • Specialty certification in the clinical area of focus Apply tot his job