RN Navigator -HVI Procedure Scheduling
Carle Health•Urbana, IL
About The Position
The RN Navigator supports scheduling for all procedures performed in the department and helps patients prepare for procedures, including CT procedures, ultrasound biopsies, paracentesis/thoracentesis, and interventional radiology cases. The role ensures required pre-procedural steps are completed, provides patient education, coordinates with clinical and scheduling partners, and follows up with outpatient PCI patients after their procedures.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Nursing.
- Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days.
Responsibilities
- Ensure pre-procedural requirements are completed and monitor completion of the pre-procedural checklist, generally 2–7 days before the procedure, excluding emergent or add-on cases.
- Serve as a liaison for pre-procedural patients, schedulers, proceduralists, HVI staff, outside primary care providers, clinics, and proceduralists’ offices.
- Maintain knowledge of tests, medications, and potential contraindications related to procedures and anesthesia or moderate sedation.
- Review and ensure History and Physical documentation is up to date.
- Educate patients about ordered procedures and medication instructions, including medications to take or hold before the procedure.
- Call patients scheduled for procedures at the main hospital the day before to verify medication compliance and procedure arrival time, review medications to take the morning of the procedure, answer questions, and reinforce diet instructions.
- Reinforce CHG bath instructions during pre-procedure calls when required.
- Coordinate with proceduralists, primary care providers, and referring providers to obtain additional tests or forms, provide medication teaching, and communicate lab or test results to patients before procedures.
- Call patients after outpatient PCI procedures to ensure adherence to medication orders.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
