Cardiac Nurse Navigator - Cape Cardiology

Saint Francis Healthcare System•Cape Girardeau, MO

7d•Onsite

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
Active RN license
BLS
Minimum of three (3) years cardiology nursing experience
Proficiency at triaging complex cardiology patients
Understand general cardiology, interventional cardiology, as well as electrophysiology

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing

Responsibilities

Facilitates the coordination of care for patients through the continuum based on their diagnosis or procedure
Ensures follow up with physician offices
Schedules necessary diagnostic procedures
Provides 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
Assists with overcoming barriers to healthcare

Benefits

Comprehensive and affordable health coverage including medical, prescription, dental and vision
Saint Francis Medical Services Discount
Earned Time Off (ETO)
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