Heart & Vascular Navigator (Heart Failure, AMI, & CT Surgery) RN

WakeMed Health & Hospitals; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed Health & Hospitals in Raleigh, NC, is seeking a Clinical Nurse for the AMI Program. The role provides comprehensive nursing care to MI/ACS patients from admission through 30 days post-discharge, aligned with evidence-based guidelines and PFCC standards.

The nurse assesses physical, psychological and social needs, delivers patient education, and coordinates care with the team. The AMI Program emphasizes quality metrics and family-centered collaboration throughout the continuum.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required.
• Diploma Nursing required or ADN; Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred.
• Minimum 5 years nursing experience in related area.

Responsibilities

• Provide total comprehensive nursing care based on the plan of care.
• Assess patient and family needs across physical, psychological and socioeconomic domains.
• Educate patients and families regarding care, treatment, and discharge planning.
• Identify gaps in care and communicate with nursing staff and providers.
• Follow up with patients after discharge and support PFCC initiatives.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient education

Evidence-based practice

Education

Diploma Nursing

Associate's Degree Nursing

Bachelor's Degree Nursing (Preferred)

Job description

Overview

The Clinical Nurse is responsible for providing total comprehensive nursing to patients and their families through the implementation of a plan of care. The plan is based upon the patient's developmental and health care needs identified through the assessment of the patient's physical, psychological, socioeconomic status, and physician orders regarding care, treatment, and education.

The Clinical Nurse understands the needs of the organization and supports the mission, values, and management of patient care services. The Clinical Nurse actively supports and incorporates ANA Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice, North Carolina Board of Nursing Practice Act, WakeMed's Division of Nursing Professional Practice model, and WakeMed's Patient & Family Centered Care (PFCC) model. The four key concepts of PFCC are: Dignity and Respect = Listen to and honor patient and family perspectives and choices; Information Sharing = Communicate and share complete and unbiased information with patients and families in ways that are affirming and useful; Participation = Patients and families are encouraged and supported in participating in care and decision-making at the level they choose; Collaboration = Patients and families and the Clinical Nurse collaborate in the delivery of care.

The AMI Program Clinical Nurse will need to have knowledge of evidence-based treatment guidelines and standards of care for the MI and ACS patient population. The AMI Program nurse will need to have clinical competency in patient care, teaching and management of MI patients and their families throughout the continuum from admission to 30 days post discharge. Additionally, the AMI Program Nurse be required to identify gaps in care delivery and communicate to nursing and providers. Connects patients with appropriate care and support personnel and facilitate access to community resources. Visits patient while in hospital/recovery and follows up after discharge. Supports the system quality metrics and patient outcomes for AMI patients.

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org. EOE

Licensure
Registered Nurse Required
Education
Diploma Nursing Required - Or Associate's Degree Nursing Required - And Bachelor's Degree Nursing Preferred
Experience
5 Years Nursing - Related Area Required