As a Registered Nurse Valve Clinic Coordinator Lead, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.
The Lead Valve Clinic Coordinator functions under the direction of the CV Service Line Director. They will Lead and oversee daily operations of the valve program, ensuring smooth coordination between cardiology, cardiac surgery, imaging, and cath lab teams. Participates in the clinical management of patients with cardiac valve disease through the continuum of care in collaboration with the providers. Coordinates the clinical evaluation of potential structural heart candidates. A strong clinical background dealing with structural heart anomalies and treatments of valvular heart disease is essential. Participates extensively in the clinical management of patients referred to and treated through the Valve Clinic. Provides ongoing education and support for the patient/caregiver through the entire process from referral to intervention to post-procedure care. Serves as a clinical expert and consultant to nursing, and team members at Round Rock Medical Center. Ensures compliance with state, federal, and organizational guidelines, as well as facilitates fulfillment of registry guidelines. Performs other related duties as required.
What you will do:
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Manages daily unit operations, staffing, and departmental activities to ensure efficient and high-quality patient care.
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Serves as the primary coordinator and liaison for Structural Heart Program procedures (e.g., TAVR, MitraClip), facilitating collaboration among multidisciplinary teams.
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Oversees incident reporting, medication error documentation, and regulatory/accreditation compliance.
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Leads performance improvement initiatives by monitoring clinical outcomes, analyzing trends, and implementing action plans.
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Supports budget development, resource management, and operational problem-solving in collaboration with leadership.
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Recruits, orients, develops, schedules, evaluates, and mentors staff while assisting with employee relations and counseling.
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Coordinates educational programs, staff training, student/preceptor assignments, and ongoing professional development.
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Ensures compliance with nursing standards, evidence-based protocols, and organizational policies.
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Monitors and improves patient, physician, and employee satisfaction through follow-up, communication, and corrective actions.
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Collaborates with physicians and healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans and optimize cardiovascular patient care.
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Tracks case volume, patient demographics, registry data, and clinical outcomes to support program growth and quality initiatives.
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Develops educational materials for patients and healthcare providers and serves as a change agent to drive clinical excellence.
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Provides leadership coverage for the unit as needed and performs additional duties to support organizational goals.
What qualifications you will need:
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Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
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Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
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(RN) Registered Nurse
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Bachelors Degree
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3 years RN experience Required Years of Experience with 2 years of experience managing cardiac patients preferably in a telemetry or coronary care unit
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Has been directly involved in education to and care of the patient with cardiovascular disease
St. David's Round Rock Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
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Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
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Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
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Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
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Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
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Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
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Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
"Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future."
Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC
Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive
HCA Healthcare
St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center is a 200+ bed acute-care facility located north of Austin, Texas. This comprehensive medical center features the only hybrid operating room in the county, a 24-hour emergency department with a Level II trauma center, and leading-edge cardiac care through the Heart Hospital of Austin at St. David’s Round Rock. Patients may also receive care related to rehabilitation services, women’s services, cancer care, neurology, joint replacement and orthotics, and more when visiting this facility.
St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center is part of St. David’s HealthCare, which is one of the largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin area. St. David’s HealthCare was formed through a unique partnership between HCA Healthcare and two local non-profits — St. David’s Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Nurse Valve Clinic Coordinator Lead opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing, apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
