(RN Navigator - Heart) - Up to $85,000

MASC Medical • Naples, FL

1d • $85,000

About The Position

The Structural Heart Registered Nurse works independently plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care in patient <\/div> care situations using standards of care, policy and procedure but also in conjunction with the Structural Heart <\/div> Coordinator and other members of the Structural Heart Team. Provides direct nursing care to patients, assumes <\/div> teaching and leadership responsibilities for TAVR, WATCHMAN and any other patients on the Structural Heart Team. <\/div> Participates in shared decision making, referrals and structural heart activities. <\/div> <\/div> Coordinates the referral process and introduction of patients into the Valve Program and/or Watchman Program <\/div>  Employs patient teaching to promote health and safety. <\/div>  Evaluates progress toward outcomes. <\/div>  Practices ethically. <\/div>  Receives incoming referrals from physicians and hospitals and responds quickly in order to ensure a rapid access <\/div> into the system. <\/div>  Triages referrals according to written criteria to assure those patients’ needs are met on a priority level. <\/div>  Communicates back to referring physicians and hospitals the plans for acceptance into the program in an <\/div> effective manner <\/div>  Educates the patient and family regarding the referral process, steps of evaluation, and keeps patient and family <\/div> informed throughout the entire process.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in cardiac care required.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Florida.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Communication and Problem -Solving skills and ability to maintain flexibility.
• Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the referral process and introduction of patients into the Valve Program and/or Watchman Program
• Employs patient teaching to promote health and safety.
• Evaluates progress toward outcomes.
• Practices ethically.
• Receives incoming referrals from physicians and hospitals and responds quickly in order to ensure a rapid access into the system.
• Triages referrals according to written criteria to assure those patients’ needs are met on a priority level.
• Communicates back to referring physicians and hospitals the plans for acceptance into the program in an effective manner
• Educates the patient and family regarding the referral process, steps of evaluation, and keeps patient and family informed throughout the entire process.

Benefits

• up to $85,000 annually depending on experience
• Full Benefit package
• Potential Sign On Bonus & Relocation Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees