Lee Memorial Health System

Nurse Navigator - Valve Coordinator Structural Heart

Lee Memorial Health System$72K — $98K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in cardiac surgery required
  • Registered Nurse License in Florida required
  • Membership in professional/academic organizations desired
  • Basic computer skills in MS Windows, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel required

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate a coordinated approach to patient care for surgical cardiac and thoracic diseases
  • Act as a liaison between patients, staff, and referring physician offices
  • Identify educational needs and develop relevant programs
  • Evaluate educational activities and outcomes
  • Guide patients and families through healthcare complexities
  • Coordinate medical team efforts to enhance continuity of care
  • Advocate for patient needs to eliminate barriers affecting outcomes

Benefits

  • Full-time work schedule
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Supportive work environment with a multidisciplinary team
  • Involvement in patient education and advocacy
  • Potential for membership benefits from professional organizations
Full Job Description
Location: HealthPark Medical Center - 9981 So HealthPark Circle Fort Myers FL 33908

Department: LPG Cardiothoracic Surgery

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/ to

Minimum to Midpoint 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 ObtainedProgram of StudyRequired/
Preferred
and/orBachelor'sNursingRequired

Experience Requirements
Minimum Years RequiredArea of ExperienceRequired/
Preferred
and/or3 YearsCardiac SurgeryRequiredState of Florida Licensure Requirements
LicensesRequired/
Preferred
and/orRegistered Nurse LicenseRequiredCertifications/Registration Requirements
Certificates/RegistrationsRequired/
Preferred
and/or

Other Requirements

Membership inprofessional/academic organizations desired. Basic computer skills: MS Windows,MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel.

US:FL:Fort Myers

About Lee Memorial Health System

Lee Memorial Health System is a non-profit healthcare organization that provides a range of medical services to patients in Southwest Florida. The organization operates several hospitals, outpatient centers, and clinics, and offers a variety of medical specialties, including cardiology, oncology, neurology, and pediatrics. Lee Memorial Health System was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida.
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13,000 employees
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