Coordinator, Heart Failure Navigator - Cardiovascular Service Line Vineland

MAJOR FUNCTION:

Coordinates the overall path of care for patients with a diagnosis of heart failure.  The clinical care coordinator will serve as a navigator and will provide comprehensive coordination of care for patients and their families/caregivers who are undergoing diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for heart failure.  The duties of the clinician/navigator will include but not be limited to working with clinicians to ensure standard of care treatment/therapy is initiated and/or continued, educating, supporting, and assisting patients and their families, serving as a link to their providers and support services. The coordinator/navigator will help to assist with interdisciplinary care coordination; and collaborate with colleagues to develop performance indicators in accordance with organizational goals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:

• Graduate of an approved RN nursing program, BSN required.
• MSN preferred.                         
• 5 years of experience as a registered nurse, with recent cardiology experience preferred in an acute care, outpatient, or cardiology practice setting. 

Certification/Licensure:    

• Valid New Jersey RN License.
• BLS required.