Nurse Navigator - Valve Coordinator Structural Heart

Lee Health; Cypress Cove Villas (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee Health's Nurse Navigator at HealthPark Medical Center in Fort Myers, FL is responsible for coordinating care for patients with cardiac and thoracic conditions across the continuum. This role acts as a liaison among patients, families, staff and physicians to remove barriers and ensure seamless care delivery.

The Nurse Navigator guides patients through the healthcare process, identifies educational needs, and supports multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient satisfaction and outcomes within

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Nursing required.
• Registered Nurse license in Florida required.
• Minimum 3 years of cardiac surgery experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills: MS Windows, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for cardiac surgery patients from diagnosis to discharge.
• Act as liaison between patients, staff, physicians and departments.
• Guide patients and families through medical processes and education.

Skills

Cardiac surgery experience

Nursing skills

MS Windows

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing

Florida RN License

Tools

MS Windows

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

Job description

Location: 9981 So HealthPark Circle,Fort Myers,FL 33908
Category: Nursing
Type: Full Time
Schedule: Days
Job Ref: 100714

Location: HealthPark Medical Center - 9981 So HealthPark Circle Fort Myers FL 33908

Department: LPG Cardiothoracic Surgery

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/ to

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$35.04 - $47.30 / hour

Summary

Facilitates a timely, integrated and coordinatedapproach to the care of patients with surgical cardiac and thoracic disease. Coordinatescare for patients throughout the continuum of care from diagnosis to therelease from care. Uses amultidisciplinary approach and acts as a liaison between the patient, staff andreferring physician offices as well as ancillary departments of the hospitalsystem. Identifies learning needs and content for educational programs.Develops, presents, coordinates and evaluates educational activities.Effectively performs in the role of clinician, facilitator, advocate,consultant and/or researcher. The NurseNavigator will guide the patient/family through the complexities of thehealthcare process, working to eliminate barriers that might otherwiseadversely impact patient care/outcome and will help to coordinate the effortsof the medical team to facilitate continuity of care and enhance patientsatisfaction.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

Location: HealthPark Medical Center - 9981 So HealthPark Circle Fort Myers FL 33908

Department: LPG Cardiothoracic Surgery

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/ to

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$35.04 - $47.30 / hour

Summary

Facilitates a timely, integrated and coordinatedapproach to the care of patients with surgical cardiac and thoracic disease. Coordinatescare for patients throughout the continuum of care from diagnosis to therelease from care. Uses amultidisciplinary approach and acts as a liaison between the patient, staff andreferring physician offices as well as ancillary departments of the hospitalsystem. Identifies learning needs and content for educational programs.Develops, presents, coordinates and evaluates educational activities.Effectively performs in the role of clinician, facilitator, advocate,consultant and/or researcher. The NurseNavigator will guide the patient/family through the complexities of thehealthcare process, working to eliminate barriers that might otherwiseadversely impact patient care/outcome and will help to coordinate the effortsof the medical team to facilitate continuity of care and enhance patientsatisfaction.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

Degree/Diploma ObtainedProgram of StudyRequired/
Preferredand/orBachelor'sNursingRequired

Experience Requirements

Minimum Years RequiredArea of ExperienceRequired/
Preferredand/or3 YearsCardiac SurgeryRequired

State of Florida Licensure Requirements

LicensesRequired/
Preferredand/orRegistered Nurse LicenseRequired

Certifications/Registration Requirements

Certificates/RegistrationsRequired/
Preferredand/or

Other Requirements

Membership inprofessional/academic organizations desired. Basic computer skills: MS Windows,MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel.

US:FL:Fort Myers

Lee Health
is located in
Fort Myers/
Cape Coral,
Florida

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