(RN Navigator - Heart) - Up to $85,000

The Structural Heart Registered Nurse works independently plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care in patient

care situations using standards of care, policy and procedure but also in conjunction with the Structural Heart

Coordinator and other members of the Structural Heart Team. Provides direct nursing care to patients, assumes

teaching and leadership responsibilities for TAVR, WATCHMAN and any other patients on the Structural Heart Team.

Participates in shared decision making, referrals and structural heart activities.

Coordinates the referral process and introduction of patients into the Valve Program and/or Watchman Program

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• Employs patient teaching to promote health and safety.
  
  
  

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• Evaluates progress toward outcomes.
  
  
  

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• Practices ethically.
  
  
  

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• Receives incoming referrals from physicians and hospitals and responds quickly in order to ensure a rapid access
  
  
  

into the system.

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• Triages referrals according to written criteria to assure those patients’ needs are met on a priority level.
  
  
  

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• Communicates back to referring physicians and hospitals the plans for acceptance into the program in an
  
  
  

effective manner

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• Educates the patient and family regarding the referral process, steps of evaluation, and keeps patient and family
  
  
  

informed throughout the entire process.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of experience in cardiac care required.

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• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Florida.
  
  
  

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• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
  
  
  

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• Communication and Problem-Solving skills and ability to maintain flexibility.
  
  
  

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• Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows
  
  
  

Benefits

up to $85,000 annually depending on experience

Full Benefit package

Potential Sign On Bonus & Relocation Bonus