Cardiovascular Surgery Care Navigator for Patients

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Home Health and Hospice seeks a Nurse Navigator (Cardiovascular Surgery) to coordinate cardiovascular surgical patients across the full care continuum, serving as a central point of contact for families and care teams in Joplin, Missouri.

You will provide comprehensive pre- and post-operative education, conduct patient assessments, and ensure timely scheduling of tests, procedures, and follow-ups, collaborating with surgeons, cardiologists, and interdisciplinary teams to improve

Qualifications

• Strong clinical assessment and patient education skills.
• Excellent care coordination and communication abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Patient-centered, compassionate approach to support wellbeing and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary resource for patients and families throughout the surgical journey.
• Deliver education and support pre- and post-operative recovery.
• Perform assessments and coordinate required diagnostics and follow-up.
• Facilitate timely care transitions and communication across care teams.
• Contribute to quality improvement by supporting continuity of care.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Patient education skills

Care coordination

Team collaboration

Job description

Alpha Home Health and Hospice seeks a Nurse Navigator (Cardiovascular Surgery) to coordinate cardiovascular surgical patients across the full care continuum, serving as a central point of contact for families and care teams in Joplin, Missouri.

You will provide comprehensive pre- and post-operative education, conduct patient assessments, and ensure timely scheduling of tests, procedures, and follow-ups, collaborating with surgeons, cardiologists, and interdisciplinary teams to improve