RN- Navigator: Iowa Heart Center

MercyOne; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center seeks an RN Navigator: Heart Failure to coordinate and provide care for high-risk populations in inpatient and community settings. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to identify health care needs and educate patients and families to ensure quality, cost-effective care.

The role requires Iowa RN licensure and a BSN is preferred; 4 years of specialty experience and BLS certification are expected.

Qualifications

• Current Iowa RN license required.
• Bachelor’s degree in health-related field required or actively pursuing; BSN preferred.
• Demonstrates competency with 4 years experience in that specialty.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and Dependent Adult Abuse training within 3 months of hire.
• BLS certification within 6 weeks of hire (AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers).
• Demonstrates success in positions of leadership.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for groups of high-risk individuals in inpatient/community settings.
• Interact with patients, families and healthcare team to ensure education and plan of care.
• Develop individualized care plans across the continuum of care.
• Provide clinical leadership and precept visiting professionals, students and new graduates.
• Collaborate on education materials for patients and families to improve outcomes.

Education

Current Iowa registered nurse (RN) license

Bachelor’s degree in health-related field required or actively pursuing. BSN preferred.

4 years experience in that specialty

Mandatory Reporter – Child and Dependent Adult Abuse training

Basic Life Support certification (BLS) for Healthcare Providers

Leadership experience

Job description

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.
MercyOne Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa’s largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest’s largest referral centers.
With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers.
MercyOne Iowa Heart Center Des Moines
At MercyOne Iowa Heart Center Des Moines, we bring advanced, high-quality cardiovascular care to the heart of central Iowa. Our team of experienced heart and vascular specialists are here to diagnose, treat and manage a wide range of heart and vascular conditions with advanced expertise and genuine care. Located on the MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center campus, our Des Moines location offers a variety of inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular services to meet your needs.

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire an RN- Navigator: Heart Failure for our MercyOne Iowa Heart Center Des Moines.

As a RN Navigator Cardiac at MercyOne, you will coordinate and provide care for groups of high-risk individuals and/or populations in the inpatient and/or community setting. Assists other health care personnel in identifying health care needs. Interacts with patients and families and all levels of personnel, medical staff, community services, and insurance providers. Identifies and coordinates educational programs for patients and health care professionals, as well as the community. Interprets standards for the care of a specific patient population and provides clinical, consultative, educational and research support to ensure that quality cost-effective care is consistently provided. Communicates across health care areas to ensure that systems integrate efficiently in order to best serve patients, staff, physicians and community.

Schedule:

• Full time 40 hours a week
• 8:00-4:30
• No Weekends or Holidays

General Requirements:

• In collaboration with multidisciplinary team, evaluates patient referrals to develop individualized plan of care across the continuum of care
• Responsible for personalized education plan for patient and family
• Follows through with test results and plan of care with patient/family and other health care providers/services as directed by provider or established guidelines
• Acts as a liaison among the individual/family, community, provider and physician as well as other health care team members.
• Collaborates in developing, implementing and evaluating teaching/learning strategies for client/family in the hospital community.
• Provides clinical leadership by being a preceptor for visiting professionals, students and new graduates.
• Coordinates appropriate educational material/instructions for patients, families, medical staff and multidisciplinary personnel to accomplish patient care outcomes.
• Participates in planning and presentation of continuing education programs, seminars and meetings.
• Coordinates with the health care team to develop a mechanism to monitor patient outcomes and follows up on variances.
• Ensures collection and input of risk stratification data. Reports results to the health care team and participates in interpretation of data and formulation of action plan.
• Collaborates with patients/families/populations to coordinate community services and appropriate resources which meet the individual needs and goals.
• Serves on selected hospital, group practice and community-based committees.
• Identifies need for and participates in research projects relevant to specific patient population.
• Collaborates with Quality Management, Utilization Review, Information Technology Services, and other departments regarding data availability and reports.
• Is accountable for the implementation and communication of standards for patient care delivery appropriate to the specific patient population that meets professional and regulatory standards.
• Coordinates the health care team in development of clinical tools for optimal outcomes and reports findings.

Education:

• Current Iowa registered nurse (RN) license.
• Bachelor’s degree in health-related field required or actively pursuing. BSN preferred.
• Demonstrates competency within a specialized area of clinical practice with 4 years experience in that specialty.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire.
• Basic Life Support certified within six (6) weeks of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
• Demonstrates success in positions of leadership.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy c ompetitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.