Nurse Navigator - Cardiac Surgery

Facilitates a timely, integrated and coordinated approach to the care of patients with surgical cardiac and thoracic disease. Coordinates care for patients throughout the continuum of care from diagnosis to the release from care. Uses a multidisciplinary approach and acts as a liaison between the patient, staff and referring physician offices as well as ancillary departments of the hospital system.

Identifies learning needs and content for educational programs. Develops, presents, coordinates and evaluates educational activities. Effectively performs in the role of clinician, facilitator, advocate, consultant and/or researcher.

The Nurse Navigator will guide the patient/family through the complexities of the healthcare process, working to eliminate barriers that might otherwise adversely impact patient care/outcome and will help to coordinate the efforts of the medical team to facilitate continuity of care and enhance patient satisfaction. Requirements Educational Requirements Degree/Diploma Obtained Program of Study Required/ Preferred and/or Bachelor 's Nursing Required Experience Requirements Minimum Years Required Area of Experience Required/ Preferred and/or 3 Years Cardiac Surgery Required State of Florida Licensure Requirements Licenses Required/ Preferred and/or Registered Nurse License Required Certifications/Registration Requirements Certificates/Registrations Required/ Preferred and/or Other Requirements Membership in professional/academic organizations desired.

Basic computer

MS Windows, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel. US:FL:Fort Myers