Req# 29599 Aultman Health Foundation, CANTON, OH AULTMAN HOSPITAL Aultman Health Foundation Full Time, Day Shift, 80 PURPOSE OF POSITION The Structural Heart Disease (SHD) & Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Coordinator serve both the Structural Heart Disease and Advanced Heart Failure Service lines. The successful candidate will work in concert with a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, technicians, and administrators ensuring optimal care and efficiency for patients with cardiovascular disease. The Coordinator will support program development and strategic initiatives for both service lines. The Mechanical Support Device & ECMO role will be responsible for performing day to day coordination and operational oversight of the Advanced Heart Failure/Shock program, conducting training, orienting, mentoring staff, measuring competencies and data collection. JOB REQUIREMENTS BSN required Minimum 3 years prior acute care nursing experience. Prior cardiovascular nursing care experience preferred. Maintain AHA BLS & ACLS Certifications Certification in specialty required within one year of meeting eligibility requirements Experience with project development and implementation Skilled in the use of quality improvement concepts and tools Excellent professional communication skills Strong ability to problem solve and multitask Ability to complete tasks independently with minimal or intermittent direction Proactively deal with continual change Track record of building positive relationships and effective collaboration with other disciplines/departments Create a culture where performance and accountability is expected and supported by all members of the leadership team. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety manuals, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Self-discipline and keen time management skills to effectively prioritize the duties of this dual role. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS Provide follow-up to all departments, staff and physicians for performance improvement Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. Maintains professionalism and confidentiality in all communications Models in daily activities the values, goals, and expectations of the unit and the clinic. Supports and enforces hospital policies and best practices. Participates in and supports hospital safety programs and initiatives. Participates in action planning for staff development. Partners with the unit directors to ensure that communication flows in all directions in order to provide clarity, focus, and connection between management, staff, and the medical staff. Ensures that staff has all resources necessary to be successful in terms of equipment, processes, information and support. Takes the initiative to actively build great teams through communication, coaching, shift activities, and resolving challenges. Communicates with peers on a daily basis regarding service delivery and issues that need to be resolved. Guides the patient to the next phase of care Provides direct patient care when needed. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. Participates in Performance Improvement activities of the department as appropriate. Management of assigned projects daily including initiation, follow-through and completion of the project Demonstrates use of evidence applied to clinical practice to achieve improved outcomes. Serves as an active team