Patient Care Navigator Registered Nurse (Rn) - Cardiology

Inova Health System is seeking a Patient Care Navigator RN to support Women’s Cardiology and Cardio Oncology

Schedule: full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:40pm

Responsibilities:

• Assist in leading and building out our program
• Pull structured reports and data out of Epic
• Serve as a clinical resource for our Clinical Coordinators
• Create spreadsheets and presentations based on clinical data
• Support two of our world class physicians over Women’s Cardiology and Cardio Oncology
• Oversee patient navigation

Inova Cardiology Services comprises an elite team of board-certified cardiologists providing the highest level of comprehensive care to help you achieve heart and vascular wellness.

Our world-class physicians provide high-quality care based on a wealth of experience using the most advanced diagnostic procedures and treatments. Inova Cardiology physicians create customized care plans for each patient’s unique needs to deliver highly personalized care to help you achieve improved heart and overall health.

As part of Inova's vast network of specialists and with offices throughout Northern Virginia, Inova cardiologists offer seamless access to all five Inova hospitals and convenient connectivity to Inova Heart and Vascular Institute and its internationally recognized services.

The Patient Care Navigator RN: Acts as a liaison, advocate and point of contact to patients by helping them access the best healthcare outcomes from doctors, hospitals and others who provide their required services. May assist patients and families with resolving financial, psychosocial, functional, and administrative issues by advising of options and referring to appropriate resources. Acts as advisor/educator by providing emotional support, counseling, clinical education, resources and expert guidance to patients and families to promote their ability to understand and meaningfully participate in the healthcare process and personal decision-making. Builds working relationships with patient, healthcare providers, and community resources to maximize patient outcome and identify/resolve barriers to the plan of care. Consistently seeks to improve healthcare experience and positive patient outcome. Eliminates barriers to patient's access to health care services and facilitates continuity of care/care coordination. Guides patient and family through the health system from diagnosis, testing, treatment and follow-up care to assist patients with navigating the continuum of care.

Requirements:

- Education: BSN

• Experience : minimum 3 years of nursing experience.

• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) upon start.

• Licensure : Registered Nurse

• Other skills : Strong knowledge of clinical nursing care procedures and protocols. Basic knowledge of managed care; Working knowledge of insurance coverage and procedures; Working knowledge of community resources; understanding of health care facilities and processes; Strong verbal and written communication skills; Strong interpersonal skills; Proficient computer skills.

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