Position Summary

The Cardiac nurse navigator provides a personalized level of support to help patients, families, and caregivers navigate the system of care, at all levels of care, and assists them in maximizing their care. The Cardiac nurse navigator performs screenings for atrial fibrillation or structural heart disease, reviews and escalates incidental findings, and acts to strengthen the cardiology program. In collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, she/he is responsible for coordinating timely access to quality and comprehensive services throughout the continuum of care.

This position serves as a clinical resource with expertise in care management. The Cardiac nurse navigator also serves as a liaison throughout AtlantiCare and in the community. The Cardiac nurse navigator also provides clinical support and acts as a patient advocate with the caregivers that are both internal and external, to support wellness and optimal health in the community. She/he will be responsible for harnessing artificial intelligence to aid in surveillance and referral of patients in to the cardiac service line.

This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork, program growth, and professional cooperation.

Qualifications

EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. Bachelor's in nursing preferred, or in active pursuit.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey. BLSHCP Certification required 6 months from date of hire or transfer required.

EXPERIENCE: 5 years cardiology, critical care, Cardiac Cath Lab or Electrophysiology clinical experience preferred. Excellent interpersonal skills, motivational interviewing, written and verbal communication and computer literacy required. Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications -- Excel, Word, and PowerPoint as well as have excellent written and oral communication skills required. Possess the ability to communicate professionally and effectively with individuals or in a group setting on the clinical effectiveness of new products and technology required. Must be organized, detailed oriented and have good time management skills to succeed in a fast paced and ever changing work environment required. Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately on the skills that will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Demonstrates the technical competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Potential for exposure to the hazards and risks of the hospital environment, including exposure to blood-borne pathogens, infectious diseases, hazardous substances, and potential injury. This position requires frequent walking and standing. This position requires sitting, standing, walking, stooping and crouching for a majority of the workday. Works with such equipment as computer terminal, fax machine, printer and copier as well as varied clinical tools and medical equipment.

The essential functions for this position are listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

The position reports to department leadership and may supervise incumbents as assigned.

The above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.