Nurse Navigator - Cardiology, Structural Heart

Provide care coordination from referral and test scheduling through treatment options for patients undergoing TAVR, LAAC, TEER, and PFO/ASD closures Provide patient education and coordinate care with physicians and surgeons across disciplines Complete documentation and compliance requirements Perform nursing assessment, identify problems, plan care, report complex clinical data to cardiologists, and implement care plans as directed Manage transitions of care from the acute setting to home Support Care Team duties as assigned Maintain patient follow-up according to CMS and NCDR guidelines Maintain patient referral and database using Microsoft Excel and Teams Maintain insurance and NCDR compliance documentation Educate patients about cardiovascular conditions, treatment options, prevention, self-monitoring, and resources Triage physical symptoms and arrhythmias and consult cardiologists per protocol Participate in Transition of Care Management and update medications, problem lists, and follow-up in the Electronic Health Record Review physician tasks, clinical worklists, preoperative lab results, and imaging results Assist the Clinical Program Director and Structural Heart Team with nursing practices, policies, and care protocols Maintain clinic safety equipment and emergency cart Ensure documentation is audit-ready Collaborate with clinical managers, physicians, and staff to promote patient safety and protocol adherence Identify solutions to work-related problems and improve services Cover other staff as necessary Participate in clinic meetings, special projects, educational seminars, and community activities Respond to emergencies and support the team in acute situations Requirements Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing from an accredited college/university Minimum of two-year cardiovascular clinic experience and/or hospital nursing experience Two years critical care hospital experience preferred Two years case management experience in the hospital or clinic setting preferred Excellent written and oral modes of interpersonal communication Maintains CPR and ACLS certification Current Registered Nurse California Measles, mumps, varicella, and annual influenza immunizations are conditions of employment 40 scheduled weekly hours 8-hour day shift Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in care coordination for cardiovascular patients, including TAVR, LAAC, TEER, and PFO/ASD closures, while ensuring compliance with CMS and NCDR guidelines. Proficient in patient education, documentation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient safety and care transitions. Highest-signal resume keywords Bachelor's Degree In Nursing Cardiovascular Clinic Experience Case Management Experience CPR And ACLS Certification Registered Nurse California ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Care Coordination Patient Education Nursing Assessment Documentation Compliance Electronic Health Record Management Triage Physical Symptoms Clinical Data Reporting Medication Management Patient Follow-Up Database Management Soft Skills Interpersonal Communication Problem Solving Collaboration Team Support Adaptability Certifications & Qualifications CPR Certification ACLS Certification Registered Nurse License Industry Keywords Cardiovascular Conditions Care Transitions Patient Safety Compliance Documentation Critical Care Experience Tools & Technologies Microsoft Excel Microsoft Teams #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor