Nurse Coordinator -Cath Lab Procedural

Company: University of Illinois Chicago
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

SEARCH EXTENDED UNTIL MAY 30, 2025Hiring Department: Diagnostic ServicesLocation: Chicago, IL USARequisition ID: 1029293Posting Close Date: March 3, 2025Salary: The salary range of employees currently holding equivalent position is $117,917 - $141,216We strive to provide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. The final salary offer will be determined through a thorough assessment of these elements.About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-healthBenefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits .Description:About UI HealthThe University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.Position SummaryThe Cardiac Procedural Nurse Program Coordinator provides care coordination throughout the continuum to address barriers to care and improve timeliness and quality of services, by coordinating complex processes, developing nursing plans, and working closely with clinic leadership on process and quality improvement initiatives. Through therapeutic relationships with patients, families, self, and colleagues, the CPNC Coordinator functions as an interdisciplinary team member who provides quality patient care and fulfills department and organizational goals.Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serves as the primary clinical resource liaison for Cath Lab patients served at UI Health for all phases of care, including conferences, documentation, and treatment authorizations.
• Provides comprehensive navigation services to patients being served by the UI Health Cath Lab, acting as a consistent point of contact, care coordinator, educator, and advocate throughout the care continuum.
• Develops professional relationships with patients and serves as their consistent point of contact to coordinate and expedite their care.
• Facilitates communication among specialties and patients including but not limited to scheduling appointments and diagnostics testing, Pre/post procedural calls, coordinating internal and external referrals, expediting imaging, arranging consults and procedural clearances, and ensuring outside records are available in time for scheduled services.
• Participates in assigned Complex Family Planning conferences, documents discussion and decisions, implements and follows up on decisions made.
• Verifies orders and coordinates scheduling of such orders received from physicians, physician assistants, and/or advance practice nurses and documents accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Integrates theoretical knowledge, evidence-based research, current standards of practice and clinical experience to provide quality and efficient patient care coordination as measured by established nursing quality standards and other governing/accrediting health care bodies.
• Collaborates with other nurses to identify, promote, and provide positive learning experiences for staff and students to provide mentorship.
• Serves as an educator to the community and partners via community outreach at UI Health and updates education as needed.
• Supports nursing and multidisciplinary research and quality improvement efforts conducted on the unit and UI Health.
• Ensures procedural coding is accurate, and Cath/PCI registry metrics monitored.
• Clinical duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications
  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.
  • Current Illinois license as a Registered Nurse required.
  • BSN required. Master's degree in nursing or related field preferred.
  • Minimal of (3) years of experience in the area of specialization (Cath Lab and cardiology).
  • Exceptional organization skills, including attention to detail and responsiveness is required.
  • Willingness to learn to voice dictation required.
  • Familiarity with reading cardiology reports and reporting systems.
  • Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between patients, families, and health care providers.
  • Strong project management aptitude with experience in planning, facilitating, and organizing improvement teams preferred. This position prefers experience in program development from early concepts to full implementation.
  • Professional confidence is required as role is largely independent and self-sustaining with key involvement as a process and change leader.
  • Self-directed and works well in groups/teams exercising sound clinical judgment.
  • Intermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in Electronic Health Record. Working knowledge of Epic Electronic Healthcare Record (EHR) preferred.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and OutlookThe University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

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