Valve Program Coord (RN) - Marcus Heart Valve Center

Piedmont Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Heart Institute Physicians is seeking a Nurse Navigator to coordinate the evaluation and screening of patients being evaluated for complex cardiac surgery. You will serve as the primary point person for the valve team, including physicians, patients, and other clinicians.

The role involves coordinating inter-departmental processes, making recommendations to the physician team, and guiding patients through the care pathway.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program and licensed to practice.
• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience in cardiology or critical care.
• Experience with protocol development, quality improvement and regulatory readiness.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate evaluation and screening for cardiothoracic surgery patients.
• Serve as the primary point person for the valve team including physicians and patients.
• Coordinate inter-departmental processes and communication.
• Make recommendations to physician team for final determination.
• Provide patient navigation throughout the care pathway.

Skills

Cardiology care

Interdepartmental coordination

Patient navigation

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Overview

Coordination of evaluation and screening process for patients with cardiac disease being evaluated for complex cardiac surgery. Serve as the primary point person for the valve team, including physicians, patients, and other clinical professionals. Coordination of inter-departmental processes and communication. Make recommendations to physician team for final determination. Serve as patient navigator.

Responsibilities

Coordination of evaluation and screening process for patients with cardiac disease being evaluated for complex cardiac surgery. Serve as the primary point person for the valve team, including physicians, patients, and other clinical professionals. Coordination of inter-departmental processes and communication. Make recommendations to physician team for final determination. Serve as patient navigator.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Required

Work Experience

• 3 years of nursing experience in cardiology or critical care Required
• Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of current medical, surgical and pharmaceutical treatment modalities of the cardiothoracic surgical patient. Experience in program development, quality improvement, research, development of evidence based clinical protocols, and regulatory readiness program planning. Previous experience in professional presentations and group education Required

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - Georgia State Licensure and/or NLC/eNCL Multistate Licensure Required

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Heart Institute Physicians