Clinical Program Specialist, RN, Cardiac Surgery
Company: ChristianaCare
Location: Newark
Posted on: January 26, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description 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. LI - CS1 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.
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