Nurse Navigator - Congestive Heart Failure

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About the Role

Monday-Friday 8-1630, weekends based on department needs Conducts new patient interviews and assesses patient's function health and educational needs. Monitors patient's lab values, test results and progress. Provides patient/family education. Coordinates patient discharge needs to ensure smooth transition from hospital to outside agencies Additional Preferred Requirements Masters Degree Specialty certification, Certified Heart Failure Nurse or Cardiac Nurse Specialist Strong cardiology or ICU background

Overview

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose Acts as a patient advocate by providing education, support and interventions throughout the continuum of patient care including pre & post hospitalization. Performs duties by working with physicians to identify and carry out treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Works with the Medical Director and other physicians to identify and carry out the treatment plan. Acts as a Patient Advocate helping to navigate patients through the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation process. Serves as a resource to assist patients and families, other professionals and the community. Provides education for the community and referring physicians. Facilitate clinical protocols established by Medical Director(s). BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job. Minimum Requirements Education Bachelor's Degree
• Nursing Experience <2 years Supervisor Experience No Experience Licenses & Certifications RN Preferred Requirements Licenses & Certifications OCN ONC

Benefits: and Legal Statement

• BJC Total Rewards At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being. Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date Disability insurance
• paid for by BJC Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution 401(k) plan with BJC match Tuition Assistance available on first day BJC Institute for Learning and Development Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time Adoption assistance To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary. *Not all benefits apply to all jobs The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer