<p>Mission Trail Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas is recruiting an experienced Registered Nurse to serve as a Structural Heart / Cardiovascular Program Coordinator within its Cath Lab service line. This is a clinically sophisticated care coordination role encompassing TAVR, MitraClip, and WATCHMAN procedures, with responsibility spanning the full cardiovascular care continuum across a multi-hospital market and regional referral network. The position sits at the intersection of direct patient care, interdisciplinary collaboration, physician liaison work, and program development — an ideal fit for a cardiovascular RN ready to step into a high-visibility coordinator role within a 120-year-old faith-based health system.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Career development and continuing education opportunities</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Structural heart program coordinator role covering TAVR, MitraClip, and WATCHMAN procedures as part of a dedicated cardiology team including APPs, PAs, and a structural program support coordinator</li> <li>Care coordination responsibility extends across the full market and regional referral network — not limited to a single campus</li> <li>Guides cardiac and vascular DRG patients through the complex care continuum, ensuring adherence to evidence-based and regulatory standards</li> <li>Acts as community liaison for cardiovascular care: organizes education, awareness, prevention, and rehabilitation services</li> <li>Develops and delivers educational programs for nurses, clinical staff, physicians, and EMS</li> <li>Facilitates physician collaboration using an interdisciplinary approach to improve outcomes in a cost-effective manner</li> <li>Coordinates referrals from physicians and outside healthcare facilities into the cardiovascular program</li> <li>Participates in data collection and quality improvement monitoring for patient care outcomes</li> <li>Part of Baptist Health System — a six-hospital network that also includes a specialized children's hospital with dedicated pediatric ED, a comprehensive cancer care network, imaging centers, fitness and rehabilitation centers, ambulatory services, and the Baptist School of Health Professions</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active Texas State Registered Nurse license required</li> <li>Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university required; Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred</li> <li>Minimum 3 years of clinical experience in a cardiovascular or relevant specialty patient population</li> <li>Prior patient teaching experience preferred</li> <li>Specialty certification preferred (e.g., cardiovascular or cardiac care certification)</li> <li>Active AHA or ARC Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at hire; AHA Healthcare Provider BLS must be obtained within 60 days of hire if not already held</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>San Antonio is the second-largest city in Texas and the seventh-largest in the United States, offering an exceptional quality of life at a cost of living well below comparable major metros. The city blends deep cultural heritage — anchored by the River Walk, the Alamo, and a vibrant culinary and arts scene — with strong public and private school options, major university affiliations, and year-round warm weather. Outdoor recreation, professional sports, and easy access to the Texas Hill Country make San Antonio a compelling destination for clinicians seeking both professional growth and an enriching lifestyle.</p>