RN Navigator Vascular

10 John C. Lincoln Medical Center; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to support cardiovascular navigation services at the Deer Valley and John C Lincoln campuses in Phoenix, AZ. The role requires RN licensure, BCLS, and 1 year in clinical settings with cardiac or vascular experience.

You will coordinate patient care, educate patients, and collaborate with surgeons and APPs to ensure seamless post‑op and pre‑op workflows.

Qualifications

• Associates in Nursing is required; a Bachelor's in Nursing is preferred.
• 1 year in an inpatient/outpatient clinical setting is required.
• 2 years nursing experience is required.
• 3 years experience in designated specialty preferred.
• BCLS Certification required.
• RN licensure in State Licensure And/Or Compact State Licensure Required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with patients, families, and caregivers to coordinate care across the healthcare continuum.
• Educates patients pre- and post-operation and supports vascular patients in clinic settings.
• Coordinates referrals to physicians and specialists and initiation of home care services and DME orders.
• Acts as a patient advocate and ensures HIPAA compliance in communication.
• Documents and updates the patient’s medical record and ensures timely test results.

Skills

Communication skills

Cardiac/vascular nursing

Team collaboration

Education

Associates in Nursing

Bachelor's in Nursing

Job description

Primary City/State: Deer Valley - 19829 N 27th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85027 Category: Skilled Nursing Shift: Day Department: Cardiovascular Navigation Services up to $10,000 sign-on bonus Monday - Friday; 8am to 4:30pm Working at both the Deer Valley and John c Lincoln campuses RN experience in cardiac or vascular RN REQUIRED Ability to support vascular patients in a clinic setting while collaborating with vascular surgeons and APPs Occasional support seeing post‑op patients in hospital (DV/JCL) Ability to conduct vascular patient pre and post‑op education Strong communication skills Great care starts with great people. (Like you.) At HonorHealth, you'll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona's largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most - caring for the health and well‑being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

Responsibilities:

JOB SUMMARY

Provides a seamless approach to case coordination by performing multiple responsibilities to ensure optimal patient care. Analyzes the medical record and collaborates with care physicians, patients, family members, and other healthcare team members including case management, to develop a realistic treatment plan. Provides guidance and appropriate resources to patients and families through the assessment of social, financial, and emotional needs. Works collaboratively with appropriate staff to coordinate consultations, referrals, initiation and continuation of home care services, and DME orders. Acts as a patient advocate through the continuum and is available to the physician, patient, and family as a resource to facilitate communication.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Collaborates with patients, families, and caregivers, to ensure care is coordinated across the healthcare continuum by establishing a strong patient/family/caregiver relationship, providing resources based on assessment of needs, providing education, and facilitating coordination of all necessary follow‑up care. In collaboration with physicians and service line leadership, develops standards of care, practice guidelines, and diagnosis‑based protocols, and ensures patients receive quality care though use of these methods. Coordinates patient referrals to other physicians and specialists. Proactively identifies problems and recommends appropriate changes if necessary. Assures that in a timely manner, all tests are performed, results are reviewed by physician, and patient is notified of test results. Influences optimal patient quality outcomes, efficient use of resources within the network, and ultimately enhances the patient experience and promotes high patient satisfaction. Communicates effectively and professionally using all modalities while maintaining patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations. Documents appropriate information in the patient's permanent medical record. Assessment, data, and order entry, scheduling, and other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Associates in Nursing Required Bachelors in Nursing Preferred

EXPERIENCE

1 year in an inpatient/outpatient clinical setting Required

2 years nursing experience Required

3 years experience in designated specialty Preferred

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) - Certification Basic Life Support Required

Registered Nurse (RN) - License State Licensure And/Or Compact State Licensure Required

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - Certification Preferred

Certification in designated specialty Preferred

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