Cardiology Nurse Navigator: Care Continuum Champion

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition remission

Job summary

The University of Miami Outpatient Cardiology Clinic is seeking a Nurse Navigator to serve as the initial patient contact, coordinating scheduling and care across the continuum. This role supports patients and families, liaising with the care team to ensure timely appointments and optimal treatment plans.

Responsibilities include triage, education on treatment plans, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient care and outcomes, while mentoring visiting professionals and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required.
• Valid State of Florida RN license required.

Responsibilities

• Triages new patient appointments to the appropriate provider(s) and assures timely scheduling of initial appointments.
• Reviews outside medical records for appropriate scheduling.
• Assesses barriers to care and refers to support services, local, and national organizations when needed.
• Educates on the treatment plan for patients based on diagnosis.
• Supports patients throughout the care continuum.
• Counsels individuals and patients on positive health practices.
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team of experts to outline best treatment for patients.
• Performs holistic evaluation of specialty population, making use of enhanced proven techniques and procedures to achieve better results.
• Implements the improvement of patient care, and healthcare policies and resources.
• Mentors other healthcare professionals by functioning as a preceptor or coordinating preceptors for visiting professionals, students, new graduates, and orienteers.
• Maintains professional knowledge by affiliating with professional and technical organizations, and participating in applicable continuing education programs, conferences, seminars, and workshops.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

The University of Miami Outpatient Cardiology Clinic is seeking a Nurse Navigator to serve as the initial patient contact, coordinating scheduling and care across the continuum. This role supports patients and families, liaising with the care team to ensure timely appointments and optimal treatment plans.

Responsibilities include triage, education on treatment plans, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient care and outcomes, while mentoring visiting professionals and