Cardiology Nurse Navigator Job at Nash UNC Health Care, Rocky Mount, NC

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  • Nash UNC Health Care
  • Rocky Mount, NC

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

UNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system, invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our esteemed team. Governed locally, we proudly serve a diverse patient base, spanning Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, Wilson Counties, and beyond. With a steadfast commitment to elevating community health through exceptional care, we prioritize excellence, compassion, and innovation, ensuring every individual receives the highest standard of support. Joining our team means becoming an integral part of our dedication to wellness, where we constantly strive to redefine excellence in healthcare through state-of-the-art facilities and pioneering programs. Join us in this transformative journey, where your contributions will make a lasting impact on our community's health and wellbeing.

Summary:

The Cardiology Nurse Navigator demonstrates critical thinking and uses the nursing process to assess and meet the need of cardiology patients by providing care coordination through the cardiology disease-specific continuum. This position acts as a liaison between patients, families, and caregivers and the healthcare delivery system to optimize patient outcomes while reducing barriers to care.

Responsibilities:

  1. Coordinates designated administrative operations for the department, under the general direction of the manager. Supports and upholds departmental policies and standards regarding patient flow and operations by working with departmental staff to maintain throughput processes.
  2. Coordinates Multidisciplinary Program.
  3. Coordination of care.
  4. Communication: Provides psychosocial support to and facilitates appropriate referrals for patients, families, and caregivers, especially during period of high emotional stress and anxiety. Builds therapeutic and trusting relationships with patients, families, and caregivers through effective communication and listening skills. Facilitates communication among members of the multidisciplinary cardiology care team to prevent fragmented or delayed care that could adversely affect patient outcomes.
  5. Participates in Development of Standards.
  6. Participates in Community Outreach Activities.
  7. Displays leadership.
  8. Performs miscellaneous duties.

Other information:

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in nursing.

Master's degree in nursing is preferred.

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina.

BLS Certification

Professional Experience Requirements:

3 years' experience in healthcare/medical - Nurse: Registered Nurse in an acute care setting

Prior experience in working directly with cardiac patients is preferred.

Job Details

Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals

Entity: Nash UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: NGH Nash Unc Cardiology

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: NASH HC

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

Job Tags

Full time,

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