RN- Cardiac Navigator: Iowa Heart Center Advanced Heart Failure

Trinity Health•Laurel, IA

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About The Position

MercyOne Iowa Heart Center Des Moines is seeking an RN Navigator: Heart Failure/Cardiac to help develop and implement a Center of Excellence for Heart Failure Management Program using evidence-based care guidelines. The position focuses on promoting and navigating care transitions and providing patients and families with support, education, advocacy, and coordinated care. The navigator helps patients move through the healthcare system and communicates across care areas to support efficient, integrated services. The Heart Failure Navigator applies cardiovascular nursing experience and knowledge of heart failure diagnoses and procedures to support patients in outpatient care, during hospitalization and rehabilitation, and in post-acute care. The role coordinates care with multidisciplinary team members and reports to the Director of Cardiac Specialty Services in the Cardiovascular Service Line. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no weekends or holidays.

Requirements

Registered nurse with a valid Iowa license.
Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare field or actively pursuing one; a BSN is preferred.
Two years of related work experience required.
Excellent communication skills.
Presentation skills with small and large groups.
Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to the population served within three months of hire.
Valid BLS certification required within three months of hire; acceptable credentials include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.

Nice To Haves

Four years of related work experience preferred.
BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate care for appropriate patients throughout the continuum from diagnosis through rehabilitation.
Reconcile the daily census to identify hospitalized heart failure patients.
Make daily rounds on heart failure patients.
Assess patient and education needs and initiate discharge planning.
Collaborate with physicians, primary nurses, coordinators, ancillary staff, and extended care providers to coordinate care plans and final discharge plans.
Participate in data collection and quality improvement initiatives during hospitalization as directed.
Advocate for patients and their families.
Provide post-discharge follow-up support at specified intervals, including follow-up phone calls as required.
Participate in data collection post-operatively and after discharge as directed.
Work collaboratively with the heart failure team and serve as an alternate heart failure nurse in the office or hospital as needed.
Provide patient and family education and educational materials as directed.
Assist with reviewing, developing, and updating educational materials for patients and coaches.
Collaborate with physicians, offices, staff, and multidisciplinary team members to support continuity and coordination of patient care and education.
Coordinate with home health, skilled care, rehabilitation, and outpatient physical therapy providers to support quality patient outcomes.
Participate in Joint Bundle committees as directed.