Iowa Heart Vascular Surgery RN Navigator

Company: MercyOne
Location: West Des Moines
Posted on: May 1, 2025

Job Description:

Employment Type:Full timeShift: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.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 to Diversity and Inclusion -Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

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