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

MASC Medical•Everglades City, FL

18h•$85,000

About The Position

The Structural Heart Registered Nurse works independently plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care in patient care situations using standards of care, policy and procedure but also in conjunction with the Structural Heart Coordinator and other members of the Structural Heart Team. Provides direct nursing care to patients, assumes teaching and leadership responsibilities for TAVR, WATCHMAN and any other patients on the Structural Heart Team. Participates in shared decision making, referrals and structural heart activities. 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.

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.