Structural Heart Nurse Navigator

Baptist Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Baptist Health in Lexington, KY is seeking a Structural Heart Nurse Coordinator to guide patients from initial contact through post-procedure care. You will manage triage, care coordination, and communication with cardiology and surgical teams.

This role emphasizes documentation for coding and regulatory requirements, participation in program development, and collaboration with interventional cardiology staff to optimize outcomes for valve disease patients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited school.
• Minimum of three years of experience.
• Experience in Cardiology and/or Intensive Care required.
• Previous leadership and experience with projects.
• Basic Life Support certification via the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care across departments and ensure continuity through the patient journey.
• Perform telephone triage, initial screening, and clinical coordination with physicians.
• Maintain accurate documentation to meet coding, registry, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with interventional cardiology teams for TAVR, M-TEER, and TEER patient care.
• Participate in program development and marketing activities to grow the Heart Valve Clinic.

Skills

Nursing

Leadership

Clinical coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Baptist Health in Lexington, KY is seeking a Structural Heart Nurse Coordinator to guide patients from initial contact through post-procedure care. You will manage triage, care coordination, and communication with cardiology and surgical teams.

This role emphasizes documentation for coding and regulatory requirements, participation in program development, and collaboration with interventional cardiology staff to optimize outcomes for valve disease patients.