Vascular Coordinator
South Bend-IN-46601-United States
Reports to the Vice President for Heart, Vascular and Stroke Service Line at the system level with a dotted line to Director for Cardiovascular Services or designee at each hospital across the system. Collaborates and consults with physicians, Structural Heart Coordinators, nursing care team and other healthcare providers in the coordination of care delivered to the Vascular patient populations. Is an integral member within Heart, Vascular and Stroke co-management care networks. Works closely with the Leadership team on identifying opportunities for improvement in reducing care variation across the system at each entity level related to vascular care. Recommends corrective actions and provides ongoing monitoring of key initiatives.
MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS
- MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
- VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
- SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.
Works closely with Vice President of Heart, Vascular and Stroke Service Line for the BHS to:
- Promote and drive standardization of care throughout the health system at different entity locations to reduce care variation using evidence-based medicine (SVS and VQI clinical guideline standards).
- Attends and regularly reports data to Heart, Vascular and Stroke service line co-management councils and committees in regard to performance improvement initiatives (metrics).
- Provides expertise to lead, manage and support in guiding strategic initiatives.
- Assists in developing key clinical indicators for routine monitoring of performance statistics for internal use and communicates performance both internally and externally.
- Demonstrates optimal healthcare quality and value by leading teams in implementation efforts, as well as instructing and mentoring others to guide effective care and optimal patient outcomes.
- Focus of accountabilities will encompass patient care across the continuum (acute and post-acute settings).
- Serves on various PI projects or teams to improve patient quality and outcomes.
- Utilizes clinical data to develop and support best practice guidelines.
Works with Vascular Team for Program Development:
- Develop referral coordination through ED and PCPs
- Develop Central referral process that allows for triage to the right physician based on expertise and best location for care.
- Develop clinical pathways for vascular patients
- Develop protocols based on SVS and VQI best practice.
- Develop PI metrics based on VQI scorecard.
- Implement monthly Vascular Case Conference with EGH and MHSB physicians to review cases and films.
- Integrate with stroke and neurology program.
- Initiates surveillance plan for patients after interventions and for patients without an intervention.
Internal/External Data Analysis and Clinical Database Management:
- Works with essential departments and individuals for data collection, tracking and reporting outcomes supporting strategic planning goals.
- Develops and maintains processes for data validation and integrity for selected metrics and initiatives.
- Benchmarks with other hospitals and health systems to identify best practices and processes for performance improvement initiatives, and coordinates selected external benchmarking projects with State/Federal and others when indicated.
- Gives feedback to physicians and other clinical staff on failed core measure cases to assure future compliance with core measures.
- Responds to specific data requests from physicians, administration, and staff for assigned core measures and for other topics as needed.
- Handles data quality reviews which may involve interpretation and decision making as to appropriate course of action.
- Actively participates in the development of clinical databases for internal/external data analysis.
Performs other functions to maintain personal competence and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the health system by:
- Completing other job-related assignments and special projects as directed.
- Adheres to established productivity standards.
- Networks to maintain positive working relationships as appropriate with key customers (physicians, surgical services, office managers, therapists, case managers, DME coordinators, nurses, diagnostic staff and other specialty care team members).
ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Associate complies with the following organizational requirements:
- Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
- Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
- Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
- Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
- Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department.
- Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
- Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
- Complies with established organization and department policies.
- Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.
Commitment to Beacon's six-point Operating System, referred to as The Beacon Way:
- Leverage innovation everywhere.
- Cultivate human talent.
- Embrace performance improvement.
- Build greatness through accountability.
- Use information to improve and advance.
- Communicate clearly and continuously.
Education and Experience
- The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. Previous clinical navigation or project coordination and management will compliment this position. Experience in leading teams to drive changes within the system through development and patient safety improvement projects. Additionally, a minimum of two years� experience in the clinical setting of vascular area is also preferred. A valid and current RN license in the state of Indiana and BLS certification are required.
Knowledge & Skills
- Requires thorough knowledge of clinical care practices, procedures to meet targeted patient populations (SVS and VQI clinical guidelines and Joint Commission core measures).
- Working knowledge of computer hardware and software including desktop applications, Clinical Data Management applications and tools (Microsoft products such as: Excel, WORD and PowerPoint).
- Demonstrates effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with quality management systems such as Lean/Six Sigma and other performance improvement tools.
- Requires working knowledge of research methodology.
- Demonstrates clear, effective communication skills, including verbal, written, and listening skills.
- Demonstrates well developed interpersonal skills necessary to promote and maintain cooperative, courteous, and sincere relationships with patients, family members, physicians, staff, and the public.
- Requires ability to independently prioritize and organize work activities and work effectively under pressure.
- Requires ability to identify and utilize appropriate resources. Demonstrates computer literacy and the ability to effectively use word processing, spreadsheet, electronic health record, and presentation software.
- Requires strong analytical and critical thinking skills necessary to compile, analyze and process clinical information.
- Proficiency with quality and finance reporting tools.
- Must demonstrate strong management of material resources, computer programs and time management skills.
Working Conditions
- Works in various environments with frequent changes in job demands.
- Requires travel to referral sources, satellite and other locations.
- Work hours will fluctuate based upon the needs of the patients served.
Physical Demands
- Requires the physical ability and stamina to perform the essential functions of the position.
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