Cardiac Navigator - RN - Vascular

Description:
Responsible for assisting patients with heart valve related concerns and their caregivers through the
continuum of care and supporting their decision making processes. Integral team member of the Marcus
Heart Valve center dedicated to providing an excellent patient experience and coordinating their visit.
Gathering required information from patients or external sources to enable a thorough clinical evaluation.
Assembling appropriate clinical information for prospective review by the multidisciplinary team or treating
physician. Coordinating additional testing procedures as directed by the team or treating physician.
Educating patients about the prescribed treatment plan. Routing patients to complementary support
services as needed. Providing community education and outreach services that promote this patient
centered care model.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing or Physician Assistant Program.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Two years of nursing experience required if RN. A masters degree from a PA or NP program may
substituted for nursing experience.
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Current RN license in the state of Georgia OR certification to practice as a Physician Assistant in the
State of Georgia.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Fluent in Spanish strongly preferred. Experience in working with heart valve disease population.
Knowledge and experience in using the EMR system.