Cath Lab Nurse Navigator

The Cardiac and Vascular Institute of Gainesville, FL seeks to be the provider of choice for cardiovascular care to the people of North Central Florida by combining state of the art comprehensive cardiac services and care with innovative technology. We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse Navigator for our outpatient lab. No after hours calls, nights or weekends. This is a regular full-time position with benefits.

The Registered Nurse Navigator is a professional who coordinates patient care based on established protocols. Being effectively involved with maintaining the standard of care for all patients through communication, planning, implementation and evaluation. The Registered Nurse Navigator shall oversee and guide the patient care process from initial encounter through procedural follow up. The Registered Nurse Navigator actively supports and promotes The Cardiac and Vascular Institutes philosophy, performs and models the highest levels of patient
care and serves as a resource for staff, physicians and patients.

LOCATION: Gainesville, FL 32605

SUPERVISON RECEIVED: Reports to the Director of Interventional Services

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: N/A

FLSA STATUS: Full-time; Non-Exempt

BSN/RN graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Minimum of five-years professional nursing experience, ASC, ER, ICU, Cath Lab experience preferred.

Extensive knowledge of invasive cardiovascular and vascular care

Basic computer knowledge and skills.

Has a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida or Multi-State Compact.

Current Basic Life Support certification

Current ACLS certification

• Managing timely planning/organization of daily patient schedule

• Pre Procedure teaching/instruction to patients/caregivers

• Maintains direct communication with scheduling provider/physicians, staff and outside entities on interventional and non-interventional procedures

• Clinical decision making with provider/physician on scheduling of procedures

• Maintains/reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information. Posts tests and examination results to patient charts.

• Instructs and educates patients about proper physiological requirements for procedure and obtains informed consent.

• Assists in performing life-saving techniques to the patient as necessary.

• Serves as essential link between patients and providers

• Responds to / refers incoming patient treatment-related phone calls.

• Supporting patients/caregivers in understanding planned procedures and throughout the procedure process

• Ensuring patient charts are prepped prior to procedure & post procedure with proper documentation/physician signatures

• Communication with providers about daily schedule and scheduled start time

• Communication with providers about authorized procedures for patients

• Serves as a backup staff member for sick call, PTO, or increased caseload

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of professional cardiovascular nursing theory, regulations and practices to give and evaluate patient care.

• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work environment.

• Knowledge of nursing principles and protocols.

• Knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety and patient confidentiality.

• Knowledge of medical chart reporting/records.

• Knowledge of physician workload and procedural speed thresholds

• Skills in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to ensure the highest level of patient care.

• Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions.

• Skill in preparing/maintaining records, writing reports and responding to correspondence.

• Skill in appropriate use of universal precautions, safe workplace and confidentiality methods.

• Skill in health information management by appropriately managing patient data

• Ability to maintain quality control standards.

• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

• Ability to communicate clearly and maintain the highest level of patient satisfaction.

• Ability to work effectively, adapt to workplace culture and positively contribute as a team member.

• Ability to perform multiple tasks at one time and maintain a high level of detail

Standing: 0-33% Sitting: 66-100% Walking: 0-33% Lifting: 0-50 lbs. as needed

Carrying: 0-25 lbs. as needed Pushing: 0-550 lbs. on stretchers Squatting: Rarely

Climbing: 1-5 flights of stairs as necessary Pulling: 0-550 lbs. pulling patient onto procedure table with assistance

Bending: Proper bending as necessary to pick things off the floor Crawling: None

Kneeling: Rarely Reaching: Overhead as necessary but limited

General comments: Visual and hearing senses must be adequate to communicate, read printout and other reports, distinguish colors, ability to focus and depth perception. Manual dexterity to handle, feel and manipulate supplies and equipment.

Noise or Vibrations: Running equipment, testing equipment, alarm buzzers, phones, computer and printer, and possibly office equipment

Hazards: Contact with communicable diseases, electrical equipment, blood borne pathogens, etc. Exposed to wet conditions, toxic chemicals, mechanical parts and sharp objects.

Personal protective equipment: Provided (gowns, gloves, goggles, masks, head cover, radiation protection and monitoring)