Cardiac Nurse Navigator - Cape Cardiology

Saint Francis Healthcare System•Cape Girardeau, MO

About The Position

Facilitates the coordination of care for patients through the continuum based on their diagnosis or procedure which may include but is not limited to ensuring follow up with physician offices, scheduling of necessary diagnostic procedures providing education and emotional support throughout the path of care or designated timeframe. Triages incoming referrals for acuity to assist with patient throughput. Educates patients about their treatments and assists with overcoming barriers to healthcare.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Nursing- required
Must hold an active RN license- required
BLS-
Minimum of three (3) years cardiology nursing experience- required
Proficiency at triaging complex cardiology patients and understand general cardiology, interventional cardiology, as well as electrophysiology- required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing- preferred

Responsibilities

Facilitates the coordination of care for patients
Ensuring follow up with physician offices
Scheduling of necessary diagnostic procedures
Providing education and emotional support
Triages incoming referrals for acuity
Educates patients about their treatments
Assists with overcoming barriers to healthcare

Benefits

Comprehensive and affordable health coverage including medical, prescription, dental and vision - available on the first of the month after hire date
Saint Francis Medical Services Discount
Earned Time Off (ETO) based on relevant years of work history. ETO combines vacation, sick, holidays, and personal days into one balance to allow for flexibility
Retirement benefits including SFHS immediate matching
Education Assistance benefits up to $5,000 per calendar year for one year of service after graduation
Benefit Support through Health Advocate
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Earned Wage Access