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HVTI International Care Coordinator
Req#: 317654
Location:
Facilities: Main Campus
Professional Area: Nursing Non Patient Care
Department: 2713 Nursing Operations-Main Campus Hospital
Job Code: T98813
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Days
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Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
The HVTI International Coordinator manages the intake and care coordination process for international patients seeking treatment within the Heart & Vascular Institute. Serving as the first point of contact, the coordinator facilitates the collection and review of medical records, schedules initial consultations, and ensures each patient is smoothly integrated into the appropriate care pathway.
This role works closely with Global Patient Services (GPS) and HVTI providers, including direct collaboration with Dr. Maan Fares, Chairman of GPS, to ensure all clinical documentation is complete and properly routed. While most patient interaction is conducted via phone, occasional in-person support within GPS facilities may be required.
A caregiver in this position works M-F, from 8:00am—5:00pm.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
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Coordinate the intake process for surgical candidates by obtaining, in advance, clinical information relative to the patients' state of health and level of functioning.
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Ensure departmental compliance with regulatory and The Joint Commission requirements.
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Coordinate the continuity of care of international/GPS patients, works with the PCP's, referring physicians, patients, Cleveland Clinic Cardiology staff, staff surgeons and their office staff, other nurse practice managers NPM) as well as the schedules officers, preop/TCI/postop nurse clinicians, to ensure continuity of care and appropriate concern for individualized pre-surgical and/or post-surgical needs.
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Review all clinic information available for review with surgeon for accurate and appropriate pre-surgical test and appointment scheduling, communicate additional studies to the outpatient scheduling office under the physician's direction.
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Coordinate patient care between HVI medicine and surgical departments when necessary.
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Facilitate hospital transfers in collaboration with scheduling officers, access plus and surgeons' office.
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Communicate anticipated patient care expectations to GPS. Identifies the appropriate Physician Champion to help streamline and oversee patient care.
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Other duties as assigned.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of professional nursing
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Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
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4 years of experience as a nurse in medical cardiology or cardiac surgery clinical areas
Personal Protective Equipment:
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Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Pay Range
Minimum Annual Salary: $69,600.00
Maximum Annual Salary: $106,132.50
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).
Join Us in Continuously Advancing Nursing Excellence
At Cleveland Clinic, we are focused on continuously elevating the practice and profession of nursing. The Stanley Shalom Zielony Institute for Nursing Excellence oversees and empowers the practice, education and professional development of nearly 35,000 nurse caregivers in the Cleveland Clinic health system. Our hospitals and surgical nurses provide care for patients in 6,496 hospital beds and 240+ operating rooms throughout the Cleveland Clinic enterprise. Our locations include family health centers, 14 regional hospitals in Ohio, five regional hospitals in Florida, a location in Nevada and three international locations – Abu Dhabi, Canada and London. Our dynamic and technologically advanced environment and commitment to your ongoing learning and growth allow our nurses to remain professionally challenged as they shape their nursing careers.

Nursing Support Career Paths
Working for Cleveland Clinic is more than just a job – it can be a launching point for an exceptional career. Nursing Support plays a critical role in ensuring excellent care and positive patient experiences. There is a wide range of roles to contribute to this vital team. We are committed to providing you with the resources and support you need to define and follow your own unique career path, whether in Nursing Support or other areas of our organization. Nursing Support opportunities include:
Benefits Offerings
Our caregivers deliver the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. We are committed to providing them with the kind of exceptional care they bring to our patients. Caregivers like you come to work each day with a passion for what you do. So, we are always focused on fueling that passion, empowering you to be your best both inside our hospitals and in your life. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future. Explore the following benefits and get a closer look at how we’re focused on what matters most to you.

We offer the following choices to cover your health, dental and vision care as well as life insurance.
- Health Plan Options – You have the choice between two comprehensive Cleveland Clinic Employee Health Plan options: EHP and EHP Plus. Both plans are administered by Aetna and feature minimal copays for in-network care. Although the benefit designs of EHP and EHP Plus are identical, they differ in their provider network size, with EHP offering a narrow network and EHP Plus providing access to the wide Aetna Open Access Select network. Both plans include access to Cleveland Clinic providers. The health plan also offers Healthy Choice, a voluntary program where participants earn premium discounts for achieving wellness goals.
- Dental Care – Four plan options administered by Cigna are available.
- Vision Care – Two plan options administered by EyeMed are available.
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs are available to help you pay for eligible expenses with pre-tax dollars.
- Life Insurance – Employer-paid life insurance equals 1x your annual salary with an option to purchase supplemental life insurance up to 10x your salary. You may also purchase dependent life insurance for a spouse and dependent children
- Short- and Long-term Disability Coverage – Short-term disability is available after one continuous year of regular full-time service; long-term disability begins after 90 days.

Because financial security is essential to a secure retirement, we sponsor a comprehensive retirement program to help you build for your financial future:
- Cleveland Clinic Investment Pension Plan offers eligible employees an excellent opportunity to build a retirement account for the future. It is fully funded by Cleveland Clinic and equal to 2.5% of your salary (increasing with more years of service).
- The 401(k) / 403(b) Plan also provides an important source of retirement savings. It allows participants to take responsibility for their financial future by making retirement savings a part of their normal routine while working. In addition to your contributions to the plan, Cleveland Clinic matches a portion of your contributions (50% on up to your first 6% in contributions).

- Paid Time Off (PTO) – Eligible caregivers receive Paid Time Off (PTO) that can be allotted toward vacation, holidays, sick time, etc.
- Caregiver discounts – We offer discounted rates for auto, home and pet insurance, identify theft protection and more.
- Adoption assistance – We provide financial assistance of up to $5,000/per child ($10,000 maximum lifetime benefit) for caregivers who choose to legally adopt a child.
- Employee Assistance Program – The Program provides free, confidential short-term counseling for caregivers and their families, whether for relationships or legal challenges.
- Employee Hardship Fund – This fund provides aid for caregivers experiencing unexpected financial difficulties.
- Paid maternity and parental leave – You will enjoy up to eight consecutive weeks for maternal care after the birth of your child to bond with your baby and up to four weeks for parental care.


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