Cardiac Nurse Navigator

About the role

The Cardiac nurse navigator provides a personalized level of support to help patients, families, and caregivers navigate the system of care, at all levels of care, and assists them in maximizing their care. The Cardiac nurse navigator performs screenings for atrial fibrillation or structural heart disease, reviews and escalates incidental findings, and acts to strengthen the cardiology program. In collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, she/he is responsible for coordinating timely access to quality and comprehensive services throughout the continuum of care. This position serves as a clinical resource with expertise in care management. The Cardiac nurse navigator also serves as a liaison throughout AtlantiCare and in the community. The Cardiac nurse navigator also provides clinical support and acts as a patient advocate with the caregivers that are both internal and external, to support wellness and optimal health in the community. She/he will be responsible for harnessing artificial intelligence to aid in surveillance and referral of patients in to the cardiac service line. This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork, program growth, and professional cooperation.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. Bachelor's in nursing preferred, or in active pursuit.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey. BLSHCP Certification required 6 months from date of hire or transfer required.
• 5 years cardiology, critical care, Cardiac Cath Lab or Electrophysiology clinical experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, motivational interviewing, written and verbal communication and computer literacy required.
• Possess the ability to communicate professionally and effectively with individuals or in a group setting on the clinical effectiveness of new products and technology required.
• Organized, detailed oriented and have good time management skills to succeed in a fast paced and ever changing work environment required.
• Possess the ability to communicate professionally and effectively with individuals or in a group setting on the clinical effectiveness of new products and technology required.

Performance expectations

Demonstrates the technical competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

Total Rewards

At AtlantiCare, we believe in supporting the whole person. Our market-competitive total rewards package is designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and resources, including:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, prescription drug, dental & vision insurance
• Retirement plans with employer contributions
• Short-term & long-term disability coverage
• Life & accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Tuition reimbursement to support your educational goals
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
• Wellness programs to help you thrive
• Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance and more

Reporting relationships

The position reports to department leadership and may supervise incumbents as assigned.