Nurse (Health Care)

The Nurse Navigator is accountable for navigation and coordination of care utilizing evidenced-based clinical pathways for cardiology patients along the continuum of care for their cardiac condition from diagnosis through treatment. They will provide longitudinal comprehensive nursing care to a designated case of cardiac patients. They will have primary nursing responsibilities for the coordination of care, symptom management and education of patients and families. This position will work in collaboration with all members of the healthcare team to achieve the best possible outcomes for the patient.

Manage, develop, implement and evaluate initial patient plan of care following clinical pathways in collaboration with the physician and the health care team, to determine the effective utilization of resources and outcome achievement.

• Ongoing assessment of patients for unmet social needs with appropriate referral and communication to social services, community resources, etc.
• communicate and coordinate necessary tests or procedures to the patient and the healthcare team.
• Obtain, review and scan outside patient records for new newly referred cardiology patients.
• Coordinate simple and complex patient care issues in conjunction with other parts of the healthcare system, working interdepartmentally as well as with other members of the cardiovascular team.
• Ensures effective and appropriate utilization of resources and efficient patient throughput along continuum of care.
• Coordinate and continue to develop an established virtual care/telemedicine program for patients in the region, in conjunction with community clinical resources.
• Document interim progress notes reflecting coordination of care/services. Provide triage services and symptom management to patients as needed, in-person, telemedicine or over the phone.Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.

Current licensure in the state of Washington (RCW 18.88) or licensure through Multistate Nurse Licensure Compact (SSB 5499).

• Current BLS Health Provider and ACLS card.
• Competent in basic computer skills.