Clinical Program Specialist, RN, Cardiac Surgery

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Christiana Care Hospital is currently looking to hire a Clinical Program Specialist (RN) to support Cardiac Surgery patients for the Heart & Vascular Center.

The Clinical Program Specialist works within a high-volume open-heart surgery team to facilitate the smooth execution of cardiac procedures by anticipating and troubleshooting problems, working collaboratively to facilitate case flow, expedite surgery and promote the patient experience. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to provide clinical nursing expertise through all phases of care for patients with cardiovascular heart disease requiring surgical evaluation and intervention.

You will be responsible for facilitating all pre and post-operative patient education, ensuring families understand the disease process, diagnostic requirements, and the specifics of the surgical procedure. This role involves heavy operational coordination, from requesting diagnostic tests and ordering medications to scheduling surgeries and resolving potential workflow conflicts to optimize operating room utilization. You will collaborate closely with anesthesia, heart failure teams, and financial coordinators to ensure all clinical and insurance requirements are met prior to the procedure.

**Ideal candidate will have a background in cardiac surgery or cardiology or experience in a similar role within another specialty area.

Work Schedule:

• Full time – 80 hours – Bi-weekly (Monday through Friday, day shift)
• Office location is on site at ChristianaCare – Newark Campus
• No Holidays, No Weekends, No Call

Requirements / Qualifications:

• BSN required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years of cardiovascular nursing experience required.
• Procedural training and experience preferred.
• Current RN license in the state of DE; BLS certification
• Project management experience preferred.

If this opportunity calls to you, please apply online and include a current resume.

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Annual Compensation Range $85,862.40 – $137,384.00

This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Post End Date

Jun 26, 2026

EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visithttps://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/

 

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