Cardiac Navigator, Marcus Heart Valve Center
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Location: Atlanta, GA 30349
Description:
Description:
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Responsible for assisting patients with complex heart related concerns and their caregivers through the continuum of care and supporting their decision-making processes. Integral team member of the Cardiology Team dedicated to providing an excellent patient experience and coordinating their visit. Gathering required information from patients or external sources to enable a thorough clinical evaluation. Assembling appropriate clinical information for prospective review by the multidisciplinary team or treating physician. Coordinating additional testing procedures as directed by the team or treating physician. Educating patients about the prescribed treatment plan. Routing patients to complementary support services as needed. Providing community education and outreach services that promote this patient centered care model.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Facilitates clinical workup by determining the most appropriate resource/service for each patient.
2. Collects, organizes, and analyzes pertinent patient information to assist in treatment planning decisions.
3. Presents appropriately organized information to multidisciplinary team (or treating physician) for treatment determination.
4. Communicates treatment plans to patients and assists in scheduling procedures as needed.
5. Provides appropriate patient/family education throughout the care process.
6. Links patients and families with services across care continuum.
7. Communicates appropriately with physicians and clinical staff.
8. Monitors program performance and general concerns in the cardiac environment.
9. Facilitates process mapping for the treatment of various cardiology cases.
10. Manages call function for cardiology services, as needed, including calling patients, scheduling, etc.
11. Supports marketing and public relations initiatives.
12. Supervises auxiliary and other support personnel as necessary.
13. Maintains contact with community resources and supports Piedmonts priorities for community outreach.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing or Physician Assistant Program.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Two (2) years of nursing experience required if RN.
A master's degree from a PA or NP program may substituted for nursing experience.
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Current RN license in the state of Georgia OR certification to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Georgia.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in working with cardiac disease population [in the specialized field of cardiology care: Advanced Heart Failure, EP, or Structural Heart].
Knowledge and experience in using the EMR system.
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Responsible for assisting patients with complex heart related concerns and their caregivers through the continuum of care and supporting their decision-making processes. Integral team member of the Cardiology Team dedicated to providing an excellent patient experience and coordinating their visit. Gathering required information from patients or external sources to enable a thorough clinical evaluation. Assembling appropriate clinical information for prospective review by the multidisciplinary team or treating physician. Coordinating additional testing procedures as directed by the team or treating physician. Educating patients about the prescribed treatment plan. Routing patients to complementary support services as needed. Providing community education and outreach services that promote this patient centered care model.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Facilitates clinical workup by determining the most appropriate resource/service for each patient.
2. Collects, organizes, and analyzes pertinent patient information to assist in treatment planning decisions.
3. Presents appropriately organized information to multidisciplinary team (or treating physician) for treatment determination.
4. Communicates treatment plans to patients and assists in scheduling procedures as needed.
5. Provides appropriate patient/family education throughout the care process.
6. Links patients and families with services across care continuum.
7. Communicates appropriately with physicians and clinical staff.
8. Monitors program performance and general concerns in the cardiac environment.
9. Facilitates process mapping for the treatment of various cardiology cases.
10. Manages call function for cardiology services, as needed, including calling patients, scheduling, etc.
11. Supports marketing and public relations initiatives.
12. Supervises auxiliary and other support personnel as necessary.
13. Maintains contact with community resources and supports Piedmonts priorities for community outreach.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing or Physician Assistant Program.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Two (2) years of nursing experience required if RN.
A master's degree from a PA or NP program may substituted for nursing experience.
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Current RN license in the state of Georgia OR certification to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Georgia.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in working with cardiac disease population [in the specialized field of cardiology care: Advanced Heart Failure, EP, or Structural Heart].
Knowledge and experience in using the EMR system.