Cardiac Surgery Nurse Navigator

BJC HealthCare

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
Job Description:Additional Information About the RolePreferred Requirements
  • 3-5 years of Cardiology/Cardiac Surgery experience
OverviewMissouri Baptist Medical Center, an acute care hospital in St. Louis County, offers a full continuum of medical and surgical services, including heart care, cancer, women and infants, breast health, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, stroke, therapy, wound and pain management services. The hospital has a 24-hour adult emergency department and cares for pediatric patients at a separate emergency department in collaboration with St. Louis Children’s Hospital.Missouri Baptist is the first and only hospital in St. Louis County to be named a Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The prestigious designation is the highest credential a health care organization can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient care. This recognition has been accomplished by less than nine percent of hospitals nationwide. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report ranked the hospital #2 in the St. Louis metro area.The CTV Surgery team provides daily patient management for CT Surgery inpatients and outpatients in collaboration with CT Surgeons to ensure timely and appropriate discharge planning and patient teaching.
Preferred QualificationsRole PurposeActs as a patient advocate by providing education, support and interventions throughout the continuum of patient care including pre & post hospitalization. Performs duties by working with physicians to identify and carry out treatment plans.Responsibilities * Works with the Medical Director and other physicians to identify and carry out the treatment plan.
  • Acts as a Patient Advocate helping to navigate patients through the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation process.
  • Serves as a resource to assist patients and families, other professionals and the community.
  • Provides education for the community and referring physicians.
  • Facilitate clinical protocols established by Medical Director(s).
Minimum RequirementsEducation * Bachelor's Degree
- NursingExperienceSupervisor Experience * No ExperienceLicenses & Certifications * RNPreferred RequirementsLicenses & Certifications * OCN
  • ONC
Benefits and Legal StatementBJC Total RewardsAt BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
  • Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
  • Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
  • 401(k) plan with BJC match
  • Tuition Assistance available on first day
  • BJC Institute for Learning and Development
  • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
  • Adoption assistance
To learn more, go to*Not all benefits apply to all jobsThe above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

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