Registered Nurse (RN)- Structural Heart Clinical Coordinator- Days

The Structural Heart RN Coordinator is responsible for the comprehensive coordination and management of patients undergoing structural heart interventions, including but not limited to Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair (TEER/MitraClip), and Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (LAAO). This role ensures seamless patient care across the continuum—from referral through procedure and follow-up—while maintaining compliance with regulatory and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Coordination:

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for patients and families throughout the structural heart care process.

  • Schedule and facilitate diagnostic testing, consultations, and procedures.

  • Provide education regarding procedures, risks, benefits, and recovery expectations.

• Clinical Management:

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, imaging specialists, and anesthesia.

  • Review patient charts for appropriateness and readiness for intervention.

  • Monitor and manage pre- and post-procedure care plans.

• Program Development & Quality:

  • Maintain accurate data for national registries (e.g., STS/ACC TVT Registry).

  • Track outcomes and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

  • Assist in protocol development and ensure adherence to evidence-based guidelines.

• Compliance & Education:

  • Ensure compliance with CMS and institutional requirements for structural heart programs.

  • Provide ongoing education to staff and patients regarding structural heart therapies.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Education- Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.

Certification / License- Current licensure as Registered Nurse with applicable state Board of Nursing or compact state as defined by applicable state Board of Nursing. BLS certification required.

Work Experience- Five years' Heart and Vascular or Heart and Vascular related experience required.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Ability to provide direct and indirect patient care.

• Excellent interpersonal skills Solid oral, written and listening communication skills

• Demonstrated organizational skills

• Basic computer skills

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Contact with patients and family members under wide variety of circumstances

• Possible exposure to infectious and contagious diseases

• Potential exposure to radiation hazards

• Exposure to housekeeping/cleaning agents/chemicals

• Subject to many interruptions.

SUBSPECIALTY PROGRAMS:

1. Structural Heart

Experience: Background in cardiology, case management and structural heart defects and disease preferred.

Essential Functions: Primary focus on the Structural Heart patient population and program.

2. Cardiothoracic Surgery

Experience: Background in cardiothoracic surgery, case management and patient triage preferred.

Essential Functions: Primary focus on the Cardiothoracic surgery patient population and program.

3. Advanced Heart Failure

Experience: Background in advanced heart failure, case management and advanced cardiovascular therapies preferred.

Essential Functions: Primary focus on the Advanced Heart Failure patient population and program.