Cardiac Patient Navigator
US-KY-Lexington
careers
Req #: 35936
Type: Regular Full-Time
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Overview: To guide the patient with cardiovascular disease through provided and referred services Responsibilities: * This position requires the ability to disseminate information * To follow through and carry out plans of action * Good verbal skills * Outstanding Customer Service to patients, families, community, and physicians * Knowledge of hospital/clinic/imaging procedures * Have some basic computer knowledge and/or experience such as email, entering information into a data base would be a plus * Provide education, support, and coordination to assist patients in securing appointments. * Provide educational resources on cardiovascular health. * Connect patients and families to resources and support services. * Promote communication between the patient and health care providers. * Coordinate services throughout the continuum of cardiac care. * Enhance the patient's quality of life, sense of autonomy, and self-determination for managing his/her own health. * Reinforce physician-patient relationship. * Maintain records for reporting purposes in accordance with the ARH Quality policy and procedure guides. * Work with multi-disciplinary teams to establish action plans for patients; assure action plans are carried out. * Any other duties as assigned in regards to patients in the cardiovascular and thoracic service line. Qualifications: Education: * A candidate who is trained to provide individualized assistance to cardiovascular patients. * Documentation of a requisite knowledge and skill from previous education and experience to provide patient navigation. Minimum Work Experience:At least 3 years in Healthcare field RN Required
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