Cardiology RN Navigator

LCMC Health•New Orleans, LA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiology RN Navigator role is more than a job; it's an opportunity to lean into your calling with the support and resources needed to thrive and grow. LCMC Health is committed to inclusion by providing diverse benefits and making a significant impact in the New Orleans community through wellness initiatives and accessible medical innovations. This role is for individuals who want to make an authentic impact and give a little extra to their work, their team, and their community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or must be able to obtain a BSN within three years of their date of hire.
2 years of professional nursing experience in specialty area.
Louisiana State Board of Nursing - Registered Nurse License
American Heart Association - Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Responsibilities

Coordinates written and verbal communication relating to the medical treatment plan between the patient, family, physician, physician staff, and other team members.
Communicates and coordinates the treatment plan to internal and external departments and agencies, as needed, to establish and maintain the continuity of patient care.
Assists patients in understanding their diagnosis, treatment options, and the resources available.
Reviews medical documentation to assist physicians in obtaining complete and accurate documentation of their medical treatment plan.
Serves as an essential link between patients and all other care providers.
Facilitates appointments for consults and support services within established service standards, including social workers, PT, OT, ST, dietitians, physicians, financial resources, etc.
Follows patients throughout the care continuum, including inpatient admissions and collaborates with inpatient care management resources.
Works with service line personnel to collect data, track outcomes, and support the strategic planning process.
Demonstrates the knowledge, skill, and coordination to provide nursing care and guidance to the patient from screening to survivorship.
Systematically and continually performs the functions of assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care according to the nursing process.
Assists patients and their family members 'navigate' the system by helping them find solutions to treatment-related problems.
Provides education and information to the patient and family, helping to make care seamless, continuous, and comprehensive.
Initiates and documents patient teaching, including family and significant others, based on assessment of needs.
Uses appropriate patient education documentation modalities regarding the disease process, expected side effects of treatment, and community resources.
Supports the patient during difficult decision-making periods.
Functions in an organized and time-conscious manner.
May initiate and perform ongoing review of policies related to service provided.
Where appropriate, updates or writes new policies to enhance professional practice.
Serves as a resource for community educational events such as health fairs, screenings, symposiums, and lectures, as well as staff education.