Navigator RN - Cardiovascular Surgery
About The Position
The Journey Navigator RN guides patients and families through the health care system. The role provides disease-specific education and information, referral navigation, and information about treatment options; expedites access to diagnostic and treatment procedures; connects patients with appropriate resources; and provides ongoing support while addressing access-to-care needs as part of the navigation team. The nurse navigator collaborates with social work, patient financial counselors, chaplains, dietitians, primary care, cardiac rehabilitation, the heart team, and volunteers to provide comprehensive navigation services. The position works in concert with the patient’s or family’s physician and clinical team and provides services throughout the care continuum, including prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and end-of-life care. The role is with Providence Medical Group Montana, whose culture emphasizes patient-focused, whole-person care, understanding, commitment, mutual respect, and empowering caregivers.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Associate's Degree in Nursing.
- Montana Registered Nurse License upon hire.
- National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire.
- Three (3) years of professional nursing experience.
- One (1) year of nurse navigation or similar experience.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
- Related experience in an ambulatory setting, preferably in a medical office.
Responsibilities
- Guide patients and families through the health care system.
- Provide disease-specific education and information, referral navigation, and information about treatment options.
- Expedite patient access to diagnostic and treatment procedures.
- Connect patients with appropriate resources and provide ongoing support to patients and families.
- Respond to patient and family needs and address access-to-care issues as part of the navigation team.
- Collaborate with social work, patient financial counselors, chaplains, dietitians, primary care, cardiac rehabilitation, the heart team, and volunteers.
- Work in concert with the patient’s or family’s physician and clinical team.
- Provide navigation services throughout prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and end-of-life care.
Benefits
- Benefits designed to support employees and their families in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
