Heart Health Navigator Nurse (Hiring Immediately)
Company: MercyOne
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: March 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS: · In collaboration with multidisciplinary team,
evaluates patient referrals to develop individualized plan of care
across the continuum of care · Responsible for personalized
education plan for patient and family · Follows through with test
results and plan of care with patient/family and other health care
providers/services as directed by provider or established
guidelines · Acts as a liaison among the individual/family,
community, provider and physician as well as other health care team
members. · Collaborates in developing, implementing and evaluating
teaching/learning strategies for client/family in the hospital
community. · Provides clinical leadership by being a preceptor for
visiting professionals, students and new graduates. · Coordinates
appropriate educational material/instructions for patients,
families, medical staff and multidisciplinary personnel to
accomplish patient care outcomes. · Participates in planning and
presentation of continuing education programs, seminars and
meetings. · Coordinates with the health care team to develop a
mechanism to monitor patient outcomes and follows up on variances.
· Ensures collection and input of risk stratification data. Reports
results to the health care team and participates in interpretation
of data and formulation of action plan. · Collaborates with
patients/families/populations to coordinate community services and
appropriate resources which meet the individual needs and goals. ·
Serves on selected hospital, group practice and community-based
committees. · Identifies need for and participates in research
projects relevant to specific patient population. · Collaborates
with Quality Management, Utilization Review, Information Technology
Services, and other departments regarding data availability and
reports. · Is accountable for the implementation and communication
of standards for patient care delivery appropriate to the specific
patient population that meets professional and regulatory
standards. · Coordinates the health care team in development of
clinical tools for optimal outcomes and reports findings. MINIMUM
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: · Current Iowa registered
nurse (RN) license. · Bachelor’s degree in health-related field
required or actively pursuing. BSN preferred. · Demonstrates
competency within a specialized area of clinical practice with 4
years experience in that specialty. · Proof of completion of
Mandatory Reporter – Child and Dependent Adult Abuse training
within three (3) months of hire. · Basic Life Support certified
within six (6) weeks of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and
certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life
Support for Healthcare Providers. · Demonstrates success in
positions of leadership. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and
Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the
unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague
brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we
grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate,
person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or
any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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