Nurse Navigator, Cardiology Diagnostic Center, FT, 8:30A-5P
About The Position
The Nurse Navigator acts as liaison between patients, physicians and the respective care team. The Nurse Navigator is responsible for the coordination of care across the continuum, education/provision of information and support for patients, facilitation of decision making, advocacy and ultimately improved throughput and patient satisfaction. The Nurse Navigator supports the individual/significant others throughout the continuum of care in all settings. In addition, the Nurse Navigator will monitor patient outcomes, and participate in quality improvement activities. The Nurse Navigator will work in a multidisciplinary setting and collaborate with health care team members to positively impact patient outcomes and patient experiences.
Requirements
- Bachelor Science Nursing – BSN.
- Basic Life Support.
- Registered Nurse.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support.
- Three years of clinical experience working in a hospital, managed care environment or medical office.
- Proficient in computer applications and typing skills.
- Life Support Certificate (BLS, NRP, PALS, ACLS) as per department standard.
- Minimum Required Experience: 3 Years
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Electronic Medical Record systems preferred.
- Bilingual preferred.
- Preferred certification in area of expertise.
- For South Entities, RNs hired after 2/2012 with an Associates degree have 3 years to complete the BSN degree.
Responsibilities
- Acts as liaison between patients, physicians and the respective care team.
- Responsible for the coordination of care across the continuum.
- Provides education/information and support for patients.
- Facilitates decision making.
- Advocates for patients.
- Aims to improve throughput and patient satisfaction.
- Supports the individual/significant others throughout the continuum of care in all settings.
- Monitors patient outcomes.
- Participates in quality improvement activities.
- Works in a multidisciplinary setting and collaborates with health care team members to positively impact patient outcomes and patient experiences.
Benefits
- Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
- Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
- A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
- Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
