Nurse Navigator, Outpatient Cardiology, Full-time

On-Site

Miami, FL

Full time

R100100803

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The University of Miami, Outpatient Cardiology Clinic has an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Navigator.

The Nurse Navigator serves as the initial point of contact for a patient entering the health system. The Nurse Navigator assures timely scheduling of the first appointment, coordination of care after completion of the first appointment, and will support the patient throughout the care continuum. The incumbent serves as a liaison between patients, families, caregivers, and the multidisciplinary care team. Furthermore, the Nurse Navigator demonstrates commitment to quality patient care, implements creative and innovative ways to meet the diverse needs of the patients and ensures best practices.CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Triages new patient appointments to the appropriate provider(s) and assures timely scheduling of initial appointments.

• Reviews outside medical records for appropriate scheduling.

• Assesses barriers to care and refers to support services, local, and national organizations when needed.

• Educates on the treatment plan for patients based on diagnosis.

• Supports patients throughout the care continuum.

• Counsels individuals and patients on positive health practices.

• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team of experts to outline best treatment for patients.

• Performs holistic evaluation of specialty population, making use of enhanced proven techniques and procedures to achieve better results.

• Implements the improvement of patient care, and healthcare policies and resources.

• Mentors other healthcare professionals by functioning as a preceptor or coordinating preceptors for visiting professionals, students, new graduates, and orienteers.

• Maintains professional knowledge by affiliating with professional and technical organizations, and participating in applicable continuing education programs, conferences, seminars, and workshops.

• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

MINIMUM RESPONSIBILITIESCORE QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in Nursing requiredExperience:Minimum 2 years of relevant experience requiredCertification and Licensing:Valid State of Florida RN license requiredRefer to department description for applicable certification requirements

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.

The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride.

The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.

The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.

With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.