Registered Nurse - Cardiac Care Coordinator

Duties include but are not limited to: Acts as a bridge between patients and providers ensuring patient education, medication adherence, and answer questions. Monitors patient progress manages patient transitions and assists with patient resources. Coordinating / Scheduling patients for procedures. Uses nursing knowledge and systems theory to assess, organize, facilitate, and guide Veterans through their full range of care options including internal/direct care in Veterans Affairs (VA) and care in the community. Possesses knowledge of the internal referral care process, clinical review criteria, utilization management standards, clinical documentation requirements, community care regulations, and Veterans Health Administration (VHA) standards and guidelines. Serves as a liaison to both internal/community providers, and home health agencies and is responsible for managing the care of the Veteran throughout the consult process. Supports the medical center's mission to improve timely acce