BHMG Structural Heart Nurse Navigator

Baptist Health; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Structural Heart Nurse Navigator in Lexington, KY. The role guides patients from initial contact through pre- and post-procedure care, coordinating with cardiology and surgical teams to optimize outcomes.

Responsibilities include triage, care coordination, and ongoing patient management, with opportunities to contribute to program development and outreach efforts.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Kentucky.
• BLS required within 90 days of hire.
• 3 years of relevant experience.
• Cardiology or ICU experience preferred.
• Leadership or project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for patients and families from initial intake through follow-up.
• Coordinate inpatient/outpatient care and follow-up visits across departments.
• Collaborate with cardiologists, surgeons, and clinicians to manage pre-/post-procedure care for structural heart patients.

Skills

Nursing expertise

Care coordination

Clinical triage

Leadership experience

Education

RN license (Kentucky)

Job description

## BHMG Structural Heart Nurse NavigatorApply: Lexington, KY: Full time: Posted 14 Days Ago: R26106410**Summary****Job Description:****BHMG Lexington - Vascular**The Structural Heart Nurse Navigator is the point of contact for patients and families starting with the initial point of contact, telephone triage, and the screening process.This position follows the patient through the continuum of care including inpatient admission, 30-day, and one year follow-up. Ensures continuity of care through optimized patient assessment, clinical triage coordination, direct communication with physicians, and daily patient management.The Structural Heart Nurse Navigator will collaborate with the interventional cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons and clinical staff of multiple departments to coordinate the care of patients with aortic stenosis who are being evaluated and/or selected for Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Replacement (TCV) through their pre- and post-procedure care.This role will also coordinate the care of other structural heart disease patients, such as but not limited to MitraClip, TriClip. Also, participates in the development of marketing strategies, screening programs and other opportunities for program development.**Minimum Requirements:*** Current Kentucky or Compact State unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse.* Basic Life Support via the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.* Three Years of Relevant experience* Experience in Cardiology or Intensive Care preferred* Precious leadership experience or experience with projects preferred### *If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!*