Coordinator Nurse Navigator- Cardiology

Heart And Vascular Nurse Navigator Coordinator

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Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Cardiology Services, the Heart and Vascular Nurse Navigator Coordinator provides a link for patients to physicians and to services at the health system. An experienced cardiovascular clinician, the navigator is available to understand patients' individual needs and to supply education, information, and scheduling resources. Prompt patient treatment is expedited by the Nurse Navigator. The navigator provides exceptional support and answers ongoing questions for patients and families throughout the course of their care.

Responsibilities:

Provides oversight to services provided by registered nurse navigators and provides some patient nursing care for patients and/or patient populations. Oversees the planning, scheduling, and implementation of day-to-day clinical activities and procedures for navigated patients. Assists patients and their families as a resource for appointments and necessary services. This includes outpatients and inpatients following Cardiovascular surgery and PCI. Provides prompt follow up to patients placed in Accelerated Low Risk Chest Pain Protocol from Emergency Department ensuring cardiology follow up. Supports interdisciplinary team for valvular heart disease patients during Valve Center Clinics ensuring quality and comprehensive coordinated services and follow up. Actively maintains the Valve Center Data base to ensure timely notification of abnormal results to physicians and appropriate follow up care for patients. Supports planning of cardiovascular patient education and outreach programs including awareness programs and community lectures, assists in follow up activities for cardiovascular screening events. Coordinates and schedules tests and appointments for patients by communicating with physicians offices to ensure they are performed in a timely manner. Maintain contact with cardiac patients as needed to answer ongoing questions, reduce stress and provide services that are available. Identify and discuss cardiac risk factors with patients who have participated in the online heart tracks cardiac risk assessment tool. Communicates patient needs, with attention to details, to insure safe level of care and appropriate resources after discharge. Performs as a team player, open to change and different approaches to work. Recommends new approaches to solving operational problems, issues or concerns. Identifying opportunities to improve patient care for cardiovascular patients by changing and developing new processes. Act as a facilitator for the monthly cardiac support group and the Mended Hearts volunteer program.

Credentials:

Registered Nurse - PA (Required) Cardiology Related Certification preferred

Education or Equivalent Experience:

Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required) And 5+ years Cardiovascular Nursing Experience

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