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 master's degree from a PA or NP program may be 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
• PA - Physician Assistant in the State of Georgia Upon Hire – Required