Advanced Practice Nurse

The position of Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) for the Heart Failure Clinic (HFC) will support the clinical management of the patients admitted with a diagnosis of Heart Failure (HF) and will work with the patient s team of medical providers inclusive of the Cardiac Navigators, and interdisciplinary care team to ensure patients are being managed with guideline directed medial therapy, are meeting goals identified for timely discharge, education, and safe discharge with appropriate follow up. This position will work alongside the AVP of Cardiovascular Services and the Chief Medical Officer to standardize the care of admitted HF patients, achieving programmatic goals and metrics for quality, safety, and efficiency, developing clinical protocols, and implementing standards of practice. The APN will be experienced in the multidisciplinary management of HF patients. The APN will be clinically active in direct patient care and round in a multidisciplinary manner according to best practices, and be responsible for organizing and overseeing the HF team.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

1. Organize and participate in daily multidisciplinary teaching/patient rounds for HF patients and be available either in person or by phone throughout the day.
2. Work with and communicate with attending physicians of record regarding issues related to patient care as the need arises.
3. Develop and apply pathways and protocols of care as developed in conjunction with the Chief of Cardiology, the Director of Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, and other clinical leaders.
4. Be responsible for implementation, follow-up, and maintenance of quality and performance metrics and initiatives related to care of the HF patient and readmissions.
5. Ensure that care of the HF patient is in accordance with best practices and national guidelines.
6. Ensure and foster clear lines of communication between members of the multidisciplinary team, including nursing, attending physicians, resident staff, and other physician leaders.

7. Meet with the CMO, AVP of Cardiovascular Services, and the Chief of Cardiology monthly to discuss operational and clinical issues.
8. Maintain a close relationship with cardiology peers in order to ensure seamless patient care.
9. Lead key initiative and goals aligned with the CV service line strategic plan, to ensure successful planning and care in the HF patients.
10. Participate in the hospital Multidisciplinary committee for review of HF readmission issues as required.
11. Collaborate with nursing unit leadership on admission, throughput, and discharge planning.
12. Participate in peer review as the need arises.
13. See HF patients in the OP clinic setting for follow up post discharge, symptomatic patients in need to evaluation and possible treatment. Will communicate with patient s primary cardiologist any adjustments made or proposal to changes in care.