Registered Nurse Navigator - Structural Heart HVI Edgewood

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Job Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Job Summary:

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Registered Nurse Navigator for our Structural Heart Department.

Shift/Hours: Full-Time – 40 hours/week, First Shift

Job Description:

The best nursing career is right here.

Join our nursing team and find out what it means to be “Right Here.” 60% of our nurses have been with us 10 years or more! A nursing career at St. Elizabeth means inspiring hope and healing in those who need it most. You’ll enjoy the culture, compensation, and benefits you want, while receiving the support you need to advance your career.

With five Magnet-recognized facilities and a tradition of excellence unmatched in our region, St. Elizabeth is a place where nurses can flourish, and where their commitment to patients is mirrored by our administration’s commitment to them. Come see why we continue to be one of the most highly awarded health systems in our region.

The Heart & Vascular Navigator will function as a central figure in the overall operations of the Disease Specific Program/Center (i.e. Valve Center, Heart Failure Center, Prevention and Wellness, Chest Pain). The Navigator is a Registered Nurse who works closely with the department directors, managers and staff who have direct or indirect responsibilities for the program. Coordinates daily operations of the program/center including effective communication and collaboration of program activities with physicians and the multi-disciplinary team. Expected roles include direct patient contact and coordination of care ensuring optimal care and patient experience as well as efficiency for patients with cardiovascular disease (i.e. Valve disease, Heart Failure, Prevention and Wellness, Chest Pain). Must demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Qualifications

Education, Credentials, Licenses:

Graduation from a bachelor's degree nursing program. 

Current registration to practice nursing in the state where work is being performed.

Obtains required CEU’s, including all state required courses.

Specialized Knowledge: 

Extensive knowledge of nursing standards and practice in their clinical area.

Excellent oral and written communication skills and an accomplished facilitator.

BLS (Basic Life Support)

ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) = Chest Pain Coordinator only

Kind and Length of Experience: 

Five years’ experience in Nursing or related field.

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Right Career. Right Here. If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community.