Nurse Navigator - Valve Coordinator Structural Heart
About the role
Facilitates a timely, integrated and coordinated approach to the care of patients with surgical cardiac and thoracic disease. Coordinates care for patients throughout the continuum of care from diagnosis to release from care. Uses a multidisciplinary approach and acts as a liaison between the patient, staff and referring physician offices as well as ancillary departments of the hospital system. Identifies learning needs and content for educational programs. Develops, presents, coordinates and evaluates educational activities. Effectively performs in the role of clinician, facilitator, advocate, consultant and/or researcher. The Nurse Navigator will guide the patient/family through the complexities of the healthcare process, working to eliminate barriers that might otherwise adversely impact patient care/outcome and will help to coordinate the efforts of the medical team to facilitate continuity of care and enhance patient satisfaction.
Requirements
- Educational: Bachelor's degree in Nursing (Required)
- Experience: Minimum 3 years in Cardiac Surgery (Required)
- Licensure: Registered Nurse License in the State of Florida (Required)
- Other: Membership in professional/academic organizations desired; basic computer skills: MS Windows, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel.
Pay
$35.04 - $47.30 per hour
Schedule
Shift 1 (Full Time)
Location: HealthPark Medical Center, 9981 So HealthPark Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908
Department: LPG Cardiothoracic Surgery
Work Type: Full Time