Structural Heart Team - Nurse Navigator

University of Rochester • City of Rochester, NY

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About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. GENERAL PURPOSE: Provides individualized assistance, support and comprehensive coordination of care for patients and their families/caregivers, to eliminate barriers to timely care, facilitate flow through system, facilitate interactions with care team, increase patient and provider satisfaction, maintain point of contact with providers and serve as first point of contact for patients and families. Monday-Friday, no Weekends/Holidays Registered Nurse to join our dynamic, multi-disciplinary Structural Heart Team. This full-time position is integral to providing exceptional care within our outpatient settings. You will work with an adult patient population undergoing evaluation and intervention for various structural heart diseases. This includes left atrial appendage closure, management of valvular disease, and care for patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. You will be involved in patient care in the clinic setting and via phone for education, scheduling of procedures and phone triage. This is a fast-evolving field, so we are looking for a flexible and innovative individual who thrives in a progressive environment. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law. Learn. Discover. Heal. Create. Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals. At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of 3 years of recent, relevant cardiology experience.
• A collaborative spirit and strong team player mentality.

Responsibilities

• Provides individualized assistance, support and comprehensive coordination of care for patients and their families/caregivers, to eliminate barriers to timely care
• Facilitate flow through system
• Facilitate interactions with care team
• Increase patient and provider satisfaction
• Maintain point of contact with providers
• Serve as first point of contact for patients and families
• Involved in patient care in the clinic setting and via phone for education, scheduling of procedures and phone triage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees