RN Patient Navigator - Valve & Structural Heart Team

Job Description

Description
Essential Functions

Participate and collaborate within assigned Harrington HVI program(s); staff, leadership and committee at CMC and with UH system initiatives.
Monitor and guide the patients through the complete experience beginning in the pre-op setting, perform clinical screening of the patient, coordination of evaluation, scheduling of appointments and appropriate testing/imaging, preparation for procedure(s) scheduling, during hospitalization, rehabilitation if applicable and the post-op surgeon/nurse visit and communication.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration in each patient care setting (i.e. hospital, home care, outpatient) to achieve optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction.
• Monitor and as needed trouble-shoot the key patient “touch-points” along the continuum.
• Document delegated portions of care/interventions in the ambulatory and/or inpatient medical record

Participate and collaborate with Patient Education. Develop and monitor the effectiveness of informational and educational

material/opportunities.
Support and serve as a resource to patients/families.
Support Operational Initiatives.
Perform Ad-hoc functions as needed.
Required For All Jobs

Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Qualifications
Qualifications

Education

(ADN) Associate's Degree in Nursing required; (BSN) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.

Work Experience

5+ years In clinical medicine Required or

3+ years Cardiology experience Required

Ambulatory nursing experience Preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Current knowledge of cardiovascular disease management, trends, care, etc. across the different practice settings. Preferred

Understanding of hospital discharge process; i.e. DME, home care, skilled nursing, etc Required

Self-directed and motivated Required

Detail oriented Required

Strong communication skills Required

Familiar with Microsoft Office Required

Licenses and Certifications

Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Ohio Required and

Basic Life Support (BLS) Required

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) May be required based on clinical area standards.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) May be required based on clinical area standards.

Physical Demands

Standing Frequently

Walking Frequently

Sitting Rarely

Lifting Frequently 50 lbs

Carrying Frequently 50 lbs

Pushing Frequently 50 lbs

Pulling Frequently 50 lbs

Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs

Balancing Occasionally

Stooping Frequently

Kneeling Frequently

Crouching Frequently

Crawling Occasionally

Reaching Frequently

Handling Frequently

Grasping Frequently

Feeling Constantly

Talking Constantly

Hearing Constantly

Repetitive Motions Constantly

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly