Nurse Navigator (RN) Nonexempt

Lifepoint Health • Henderson, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Navigator (RN) in the Heart and Vascular Department serves as a cardiac navigator resource liaison for ancillary departments and medical staff, helping assure optimum quality patient care. The role includes assessing patient needs, planning and delivering nursing care, intervening appropriately, and evaluating care. The nurse provides direct care to adult and geriatric patients and supports patients and their families or caregivers. The position is based at Maria Parham Medical Center in Henderson, North Carolina, and is scheduled full-time days from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina or a compact license.
• Active North Carolina RN license (single-state) or compact license; if relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence before employment begins.
• Two years of RN experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within six months.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Excellent organizational skills and knowledge of the cardiac patient population.
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with physicians and coworkers.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a cardiac navigator resource liaison for ancillary departments and medical staff.
• Perform nursing assessments.
• Plan nursing care.
• Take appropriate action after patient needs are identified.
• Evaluate the assessment, planning, and intervention process.
• Deliver direct patient care appropriate to the age of patients served, including adults and geriatric patients.
• Demonstrate professional and personal development.
• Identify cardiac patients' needs and address them in a timely manner.
• Communicate with patients, families, and caregivers, and collaborate with physicians and coworkers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• PTO cash-out opportunities.
• PTO donation program.
• Employee assistance program covering mental, physical, and financial wellness.
• Employee recognition and awards programs.
• Free parking.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed