Nurse Navigator - Valve Coordinator Structural Heart

Location: HealthPark Medical Center -9981 So HealthPark Circle Fort Myers FL 33908

Department: LPG Cardiothoracic Surgery

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/ to

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $35.04 - $47.30 / hour

Summary

Facilitates a timely, integrated and coordinatedapproach to the care of patients with surgical cardiac and thoracic disease. Coordinatescare for patients throughout the continuum of care from diagnosis to therelease from care. Uses amultidisciplinary approach and acts as a liaison between the patient, staff andreferring physician offices as well as ancillary departments of the hospitalsystem. Identifies learning needs and content for educational programs.Develops, presents, coordinates and evaluates educational activities.Effectively performs in the role of clinician, facilitator, advocate,consultant and/or researcher. The NurseNavigator will guide the patient/family through the complexities of thehealthcare process, working to eliminate barriers that might otherwiseadversely impact patient care/outcome and will help to coordinate the effortsof the medical team to facilitate continuity of care and enhance patientsatisfaction.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

Degree/Diploma Obtained Program of Study Required/
Preferred and/or

Bachelor'sNursingRequired

Experience Requirements

Minimum Years Required Area of Experience Required/
Preferred and/or

3 YearsCardiac SurgeryRequired

State of Florida Licensure Requirements

Certifications/Registration Requirements

Membership inprofessional/academic organizations desired. Basic computer skills: MS Windows,MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel.

US:FL:Fort Myers