Nurse Navigator - Moses Lake Cardiology

Confluence Health • Moses Lake, WA

79d • $39 - $61

About The Position

The Nurse Navigator is accountable for navigation and coordination of care utilizing evidenced-based clinical pathways for cardiology patients along the continuum of care for their cardiac condition from diagnosis through treatment. They will provide longitudinal comprehensive nursing care to a designated case of cardiac patients. They will have primary nursing responsibilities for the coordination of care, symptom management and education of patients and families. This position will work in collaboration with all members of the healthcare team to achieve the best possible outcomes for the patient.

Requirements

• Current licensure in the state of Washington (RCW 18.88) or licensure through Multistate Nurse Licensure Compact (SSB 5499).
• Current BLS Health Provider and ACLS card.
• Competent in basic computer skills.
• 3 years of clinical experience.
• Ability to work independently and perform role with minimal guidance.

Nice To Haves

• Previous department experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage, develop, implement and evaluate initial patient plan of care following clinical pathways in collaboration with the physician and the health care team.
• Facilitate and/or conduct patient, family, and team conferences to develop and monitor a plan of action as necessary.
• Provide patient education on the disease, treatment options, procedures and medication regimens and side effects.
• Ongoing assessment of patients for unmet social needs with appropriate referral and communication to social services, community resources, etc.
• Determine need for further diagnostic work-up; communicate and coordinate necessary tests or procedures to the patient and the healthcare team.
• Obtain, review and scan outside patient records for newly referred cardiology patients.
• Coordinate simple and complex patient care issues in conjunction with other parts of the healthcare system.
• Determine timeliness/time appropriateness of appointments.
• Ensure effective and appropriate utilization of resources and efficient patient throughput along continuum of care.
• Coordinate and continue to develop an established virtual care/telemedicine program for patients in the region.
• Assist with patient registry work as it pertains to chronic disease management.
• Document interim progress notes reflecting coordination of care/services.
• Intervene when the clinical pathway is not being followed.
• Provide triage services and symptom management to patients as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
• CH Wellness Program
• Paid Time Off
• Generous Retirement Plans
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Gym Membership Discount
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Shift Differential

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals