Cardiac Navigator (RN) - Marcus Heart Valve Center

About the role

Responsible for assisting patients with complex heart related concerns and their caregivers through the continuum of care and supporting their decision-making processes. Integral team member of the Cardiology Team dedicated to providing an excellent patient experience and coordinating their visit.

Responsibilities

• Gathering required information from patients or external sources to enable a thorough clinical evaluation.
• Assembling appropriate clinical information for prospective review by the multidisciplinary team or treating physician.
• Coordinating additional testing procedures as directed by the team or treating physician.
• Educating patients about the prescribed treatment plan.
• Routing patients to complementary support services as needed.
• Providing community education and outreach services that promote this patient centered care model.

Qualifications

Education
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing or Physician Assistant Program

Work Experience

• 2 years of nursing experience if RN Required
• A masters degree from a PA or NP program may substituted for nursing experience Required
• Experience in working with cardiac disease population [in the specialized field of cardiology care: Advanced Heart Failure, EP, or Structural Heart] Required

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - Georgia State Licensure and/or NLC/eNCL Multistate Licensure Upon Hire Required or
• PA - Physician Assistant in the State of Georgia Upon Hire Required