RN Navigator - Cardiology
Carle
Registered Nurse Job in Oreana, IL
The HVI Structural Heart RN will assist patients in navigating through the referral, diagnostic, pre-procedure, and post-procedure process for surgical and medical management of structural heart conditions. Applies the nursing process through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patient in order to provide the optimal level of patient care.
Assists patients in understanding diagnosis, treatment options and resources available internal and external to the organization.
Manages patient's necessary appointments and orders pre and post procedure
Work collaboratively with structural heart providers and coordinator to develop a cohesive and efficient process for the treatment and evaluation of patients referred to the structural heart clinic
Provide education and informational resources to patient to optimize continuous and comprehensive care.
Manage referrals from physician, assess clinical data needed for structural heart procedures following QHR (quality) best practice standards
Collaborates with structural heart team including the Coordinator, Cardiothoracic Surgeons, and Cardiologists for planning and scheduling procedures
Data uploads with 3
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party vendors for evaluation pre procedure
Provides patient and family education and patient assessments pre and post procedure
Adheres to Registry requirements including abstracting and documentation of required elements