Job Information
Trinity Health Cardiac Navigator RN in DES MOINES, Iowa
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Iowa Heart
As our Cardiac Navigator RN at MercyOne, Coordinates and provides care for groups of high-risk individuals and/or populations in the inpatient and/or community setting. Assists other health care personnel in identifying health care needs. Interacts with patients and families and all levels of personnel, medical staff, community services, and insurance providers. Identifies and coordinates educational programs for patients and health care professionals, as well as the community.
In order to be successful in this role, you’ll need to build trust in all your interactions through your professionalism and work ethic. You are very knowledgeable in all areas of your role but always eager to learn more. You keep impeccable records and knowledge of the current electronic medical record system. Confidentiality is of utmost importance to you. Most of all, you understand how vital your role is in the diagnosing and treating of our patients and you’re eager to help us succeed in making them better.
Day-to-day overview:
In collaboration with multidisciplinary team, evaluates patient referrals to develop individualized plan of care across the continuum of care
Acts as a liaison among the individual/family, community, provider and physician as well as other health care team members.
Provides clinical leadership by being a preceptor for visiting professionals, students and new graduates.
Ensures collection and input of risk stratification data. Reports results to the health care team and participates in interpretation of data and formulation of action plan.
Is accountable for the implementation and communication of standards for patient care delivery appropriate to the specific patient population that meets professional and regulatory standards.
Coordinates the health care team in development of clinical tools for optimal outcomes and reports findings.
Current Iowa registered nurse (RN) license.
Demonstrates competency within a specialized area of clinical practice with 4 years’ experience in that specialty.
Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire.
Basic Life Support certified within six (6) weeks of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
Demonstrates success in positions of leadership.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran