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Nurse Navigator - Cardiac Surgery
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What they do
A Cardiology Registered Nurse provides care for patients with heart problems. Performs cardiac tests and assessments, educates patients and families about cardiac disease and preventative health care, and cares for patients after heart surgery. Works with specialized monitoring and treatment equipment. Trained to provide emergency medical care to cardiac patients. Works under the supervision of a physician. Works in hospital cardiology or intensive care units or cardiac rehabilitation programs.
$90,120 / year median in Florida
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Full Job Description Location:
HealthPark Medical Center -9981 So HealthPark CircleFort MyersFL 33908
Department:
LPG Cardiothoracic Surgery Work Type:
Full Time Shift:
Shift 1/8:00:00AM to 4:00:00PM Minimum toMidpoint 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 Obtained Program of Study Required/ Preferred and/or Bachelor'sNursingRequired Experience Requirements Minimum Years Required Area of Experience Required/ Preferred and/or 3 YearsCardiac SurgeryRequired State of Florida Licensure Requirements Licenses Required/ Preferred and/or Registered Nurse LicenseRequired Certifications/Registration Requirements Certificates/Registrations Required/ Preferred and/or Other Requirements Membership inprofessional/academic organizations desired.