LPN Coordinator-Clinical Programs Cardiovascular Surgery

Cardiovascular Surgery Nurse

Schedule: Days, Monday-Friday

Clinic: Saint Thomas West

Location: 4220 Harding Rd, Nashville, TN

The Cardiovascular Surgery Nurse will coordinate nursing program activities and resources within clinical specialty or department under the direction of a registered nurse or physician, functioning within scope of license in a clinic or practice setting.

Responsibilities include developing and overseeing the program, making recommendations and acting as a resource for nursing staff related to patient care and clinical standards, policies and procedures. The nurse will also develop and document care plans and therapy programs, contribute to plan-of-care therapy program and ensure it is implemented as indicated, obtain necessary resources and equipment as ordered, and coordinate, assemble, and maintain documentation as required.

Requirements include licensure/certification/registration such as BLS Provider obtained within 1 month of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Education: High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Ascension Saint Thomas is a leading health care system with a 125-year history of providing care to the community, and is the only faith-based, non profit health system in Middle Tennessee. Today, the health system offers a highly comprehensive system of care, consisting of a network of hospitals, affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics and specialty facilities.

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