RN- Navigator: Iowa Heart Center

Trinity Health•Central City, IA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa’s largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest’s largest referral centers. With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers. At MercyOne Iowa Heart Center Des Moines, we bring advanced, high-quality cardiovascular care to the heart of central Iowa. Our team of experienced heart and vascular specialists are here to diagnose, treat and manage a wide range of heart and vascular conditions with advanced expertise and genuine care. Located on the MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center campus, our Des Moines location offers a variety of inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular services to meet your needs. Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire an RN- Navigator: Heart Failure for our MercyOne Iowa Heart Center Des Moines. As a RN Navigator: Heart Failure at MercyOne, you will assist with the development and implementation of a Center of Excellence for Heart Failure Management Program using evidence-based guidelines for recommended care. This position will focus on strategies to promote and navigate care transitions. The navigator provides support, education and coordination of care for the patient and their family. Guides patients through the complexities of the health care system. Acts as an advocate for the patient and family. Communicates across health care areas to ensure that systems integrate efficiently in order to best serve patients, staff, physicians and community. The Heart Failure Navigator is experienced in cardiovascular nursing and the care of heart failure patients; and is able to integrate a working knowledge of diagnoses and procedures to assist patients in the outpatient setting, through hospital stay and rehabilitation, and post-acute care. Coordinates patient care with other multidisciplinary team members. This position reports to the Director of Cardiac Specialty Services in the Cardiovascular Service Line.

Requirements

Registered nurse with valid license in State of Iowa required.
Two (2) years of related work experience required
Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.
Excellent communication skills.
Presentation skills with small and large groups.
Valid BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required within 3 months of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare field or actively pursuing, (BSN preferred).
4 years preferred experience.

Responsibilities

Assists with the development and implementation of a Center of Excellence for Heart Failure Management Program using evidence based guidelines for recommends care.
Focuses on strategies to promote and navigate care transitions.
Provides support, education and coordination of care for the patient and their family.
Guides patients through the complexities of the health care system.
Acts as an advocate for the patient and family.
Communicates across health care areas to ensure that systems integrate efficiently in order to best serve patients, staff, physicians and community.
Coordinates patient care with other multidisciplinary team members.
Coordinated care for all appropriate patients throughout the continuum of care from diagnosis through rehabilitation.
Reconciles daily census for identifying heart failure patients in hospital.
Daily rounds on heart failure patients.
Participates in education through patient assessment, needs assessment, and initiation of discharge planning.
Collaborates with the patient’s physician(s), primary nurse, coordinator, ancillary staff and extended care provided throughout the patients hospital stay to coordinate patient’s plan of care and final discharge plan.
Participates in data collection and other quality improvement initiatives during hospitalization as directed.
Provides follow up support post discharge at specified intervals.
Follow-up phone calls as required.
Participates in data collection post operatively and post discharge as directed.
Works collaboratively with heat failure team and alternatively as heart failure nurse as needed (office or hospital).
Provides patient/family education as directed.
Provides educational materials via other routes when necessary.
Assists with reviewing, developing and updating materials to facilitate the education of patients and coaches.
Collaborates with physicians, offices, staff, and other multidisciplinary team members to facilitate the care of the patient related to continuity of care and coordination of care and education.
Works closely with heart failure team and acts as an alternate to nurse when appropriate.
Works cooperatively with extended care providers (home health, skilled care, rehabilitation and outpatient physical therapy) to ensure quality patient outcomes.
Participates in Joint Bundle committees as directed.