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Nurse Navigator
The Nurse Navigator assists in coordinating care for patients with cardiac rhythm disorders and serves as a key resource between patients, cardiology providers, electrophysiologists, clinical staff, Cath Lab staff, and scheduling teams. As a single point of contact, the Nurse Navigator will provide medical information, education, and share knowledge regarding internal and external support services and resources.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Coordinate care including consultations, follow-up visits, and procedures and provide timely follow-up from procedures.
Assist with monitoring message pools and communicate with patients regarding medication changes, pre-procedure planning, and follow-up post procedures.
Coordinate scheduling for procedures with clinic scheduler, anesthesia, imaging, etc. and communicate pre and post procedure instructions.
Escalate urgent clinical concerns to the appropriate provider for review.
Create and maintain system for tracking patient selection for new procedures.
Maintain accurate patient information on external portals for procedures
Location: Cardiology
Hours: Full-time/40 hours per week
Required: ADN; RN; BLS/CPR within 90 days of hire
Pay: Based on experience, starting at $35.43 per hour
Responsibilities
Provides education and information to the patient and family. Initiates and documents patient teaching, including family and significant others, based on assessment of needs., Relays information between provider(s) and client(s), which may include but is not limited to communications with patients, families, pharmacies, nursing homes, office staff, insurers, and facilities. At provider’s instruction, communicates provider advice, instructions, orders and results, as applicable, including accurate documentation of exchanges., Schedules patients for diagnostic, therapeutic, referral, or additional office visits., Serves as a resource for community educational events, such as health fairs, screenings, symposiums, and lectures., Supports the patient during difficult decision-making periods. Assists in coordination of end-of-life care for patient and provides emotional support.
Requirements
ADN (Required)BLS or CPR certification (within 90 days of hire) - Sarah Bush Lincoln, RN-Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Compensation
Estimated Compensation Range
$35.43 - $54.92
Pay based on experience
Sarah Bush Lincoln is a prominent non-profit healthcare organization located in downstate Illinois. It operates a two-hospital system, consisting of Sarah Bush Lincoln based in Mattoon, IL which has 150 beds, and SBL Fayette County Hospital based in Vandalia, IL, with 25 beds. The healthcare system also operates more than 57 clinics spread across a 10-county area and stand-alone surgery centers in Mattoon and Effingham, regional cancer center and hospice house. Decisions are made locally which gives the Health System the agility to respond quickly to changing markets.
The organization employs nearly 3,500 people, including a medical staff of approximately 250 members. SBL is known for its contemporary facilities and commitment to providing advanced equipment and services for diagnosis and treatment. Sarah Bush Lincoln has an expanding robotics program, which showcases its dedication to adopting innovative technologies.
The staff at Sarah Bush Lincoln is highly engaged as reflected in the most recent Press Ganey Employee Engagement and Safety Survey. The organization is Magnet designated, which recognizes excellence in nursing. SBL supports career growth, which provides employees with various education funding opportunities.
Beyond its medical facilities, Sarah Bush Lincoln plays an integral role in the community. It actively participates in various activities that promote health, wellness, education, economic development, and housing. The involvement demonstrates the organization’s commitment to the overall well-being and development of the communities it serves.
