Job DetailsJob LocationMadison - Madison, WIPosition TypeFull-Time/Part-TimeTravel PercentageDrivingJob ShiftAMJob CategoryHealth CareDescriptionAgrace is a nonprofit, community health care organization that is nationally recognized as a leader in the hospice industry. Well known for end-of-life care, Agrace also serves people across southern Wisconsin who are aging, seriously ill or grieving.Agrace has a strong culture of employee engagement. In 2023, Agrace was named the #1 Top Workplace by the Wisconsin State Journal and Energage, and #79 of the top 100 companies in the country among those with an employee base of 500 to 999 workers!Hours32 hours/week (.8 FTE)ShiftDay shiftWHO YOU'LL WORK WITH (AND WHAT THEY HAVE TO SAY)The Cardiac Nurse Specialist works on a collaborative team including workforce development, supportive care, admissions, and community partners."I feel like I'm part of a team. I'm respected and my opinion is important and valued" - Agrace EmployeeHOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THIS ROLE (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)The Cardiac Clinical Nurse Specialist (CCNS) will serve as resource to clinicians and interdisciplinary team members at Agrace and our community care partners. The CCNS' clinical expertise will be utilized as a resource to provide support for the clinical care of the designated patient population. The CCNS is responsible for developing and growing the Specialty Chronic Care Program Cardiac Program by building relationships and collaborations within Agrace and the surrounding medical community. The CCNS will work closely with Agrace business development, clinical, and education teams to achieve customer satisfaction and cardiac census growth.Program Development Conceptualize, develop, and lead new and complex programs.Develop strategies that focus on sustainable growth of the program. This includes the ability to recognize changes in referral/admission patterns and changing regulations regarding patient care, with the ability to adapt strategies as needed.Work collaboratively with admissions, hospital liaisons, business development, and marketing teams to serve all eligible patients.Assist in development, review/revision, and implementation of policies, procedures, and protocols pertaining to the designated patient population and the Specialty Chronic Care Program as a whole.Monitoring and reporting of key designated patient population metrics (e.g. referrals, census, length of stay, symptom control, outcomes, hospitalizations, etc.).Documentation of program activity completed in a timely manner to facilitate effective communication with leadership and care staff.Patient Support and Management Serve as clinical expert for the designated disease processes. This includes patient visits as needed, providing education internally and externally, and collaboration with RN case managers, IDT members, and supportive care providers.Ensure the designated patient population is receiving high-quality symptom management and goal-concordant care grounded in clinical best practices.Support the home care, inpatient unit, and supportive care clinical and interdisciplinary teams in managing complex care needs for the designated patient population (e.g. support of inotropic infusions, LVAD care and withdrawal, pacemaker deactivation, intensive titration of diuretics, complex goals of care discussions, etc.).Facilitate goals of care conversations & encourage use of other Agrace service lines as appropriateParticipation in telehealth and remote monitoring systems if implemented to include dashboard monitoring, response to incoming patient data, documentation of interventions, and reporting.Documentation of patient care is completed in a timely manner to facilitate effective communication with patients and care staff.Liaison and Community Partner Develop relationships and collaborations within community medical systems, offices, and facilities that in turn increase patient referrals and number of patients servedActive role in developing marketing materials and educational content for referral sources, consumers, and staff.Promote Agrace educational opportunities and community events that are related to the designated patient population and the Specialty Chronic Care Program as a whole. Attend community events sponsored by Agrace.Involvement in organizations, meetings, and task forces that are influential in care and direction of the designated patient population and the Specialty Chronic Care Program as a whole.YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)Nurse Practitioner preferredCurrent, unrestricted Registered Nursing License in state of employmentFive years of nursing experience preferred. A minimum of two years caring for complex cardiac patients required. Certification in disease specific area encouraged.A broad understanding of healthcare industry rules and regulations and healthcare industry concerns.Experience in outreach strategies and forming collaborative partnerships with medical providers.Understanding and experience with the hospice and palliative concept and philosophyValid Driver's License (Safe Driving Record). State Minimum Auto Coverage.Ability to maintain professional boundaries with patients, families and co-workersAbility to create and follow plans of care, and patient, family, and clinical staff directionsBasic Microsoft Office skillsIntermediate electronic health records skills; Epic preferredAbility to work effectively and cooperatively with othersAbility to communicate effectively verbally and in writingAbility to be flexible in time and task to meet organizational needsAbility to maintain confidentiality about patients, families, caregivers, staff, donors, and organizational intellectual propertyAbility to use proper body mechanics, safe patient handling, and standard precautionsDon't meet these qualifications as written? We would still love to talk about roles at Agrace: Join HereAt Agrace we are strengthened by the diverse experiences, cultures and traditions of our staff, patients, and clients.Together, we pursue a vision of equity-in which every Agrace staff member is treated fairly, and every patient and client experiences the respectful, individualized care they need and deserve.We foster a culture of belonging and inclusion that celebrates people's uniqueness and leads to meaningful, empathetic connections.Agrace HospiceCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.