Registered Nurse (RN) Patient Care Navigator - Structural Heart

Inova Health System • VA, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Inova Health Center 8081 – Fairfax East is looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) Patient Care Navigator - Structural Heart to join the team. This role will be Full-Time; Monday – Friday, No Holidays, No Weekends. Relocation assistance eligible. Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing
• 3 years of nursing experience
• Licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

• cardiac experience (CVICU/ICU, Cath lab, telemetry, etc.)
• familiarity with cardiac medications

Responsibilities

• Coordinates a patient's plan of care which may include appointment scheduling, confirming patient's attendance, transportation, assisting with referral process, and answering patient questions.
• Acts as a liaison, advocate and point of contact to patients in need of services such as screening, diagnostic treatment, clinical research participation, support services, and follow-up/aftercare plan by helping them access the best healthcare outcomes from doctors, hospitals and others who provide their required services.
• Refers cases to the appropriate resources for assistance. Anticipates patient's needs and advocates for patient rights and appropriate utilization of services.
• Conducts comprehensive assessment of the patient's health and psychosocial needs and develops a case management plan in collaboration with the patient and their support system.
• Educates patient, family or caregiver(s), and members of the health care delivery team regarding treatment options, community resources, insurance benefits, self-care management, etc. to facilitate timely and informed decision-making throughout all phases of the continuum process.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to address patient questions and responses about the care process and treatment options.
• Develops/maintains reliable systems to document, track and monitor patient data.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical coverage
• dental coverage
• vision coverage
• robust team member wellness program
• Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• up to $5,250 per year in education assistance
• up to $10,000 for student loans
• 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• paid time off
• paid parental leave
• flexible work schedules

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level