POSITION PURPOSE

Registered Nurse, Nurse Navigator (Structural Heart Coordinator) for Michigan Heart.

The coordinator will leverage their experience with cardiac, procedural, surgical services, cath lab or similar are responsible for assisting patients, families and providers through the continuum of service offerings to resolution of care.  Ensures the availability, access and timeliness of services in order to optimize quality of care, coordination and patient experience.

Full-Time position scheduled 40 hours per week.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Ensures the availability, access and timeliness of services in order to optimize quality of care, coordination and patient.

Coordination of information and patient transfer to other hospitals that have availability to do valve procedures.

Works with patients, providers and caregivers to identify possible barriers to care and systematically helps to break down barriers (i.e. Financial, transportation, language, etc.).

Facilitates as necessary, timeliness of appointments; works continuously to reduce the intervals between time of abnormal results, diagnosis and treatment.

Provides and/or facilitates clinical and emotional support, education and resources to patients and their families.

Monitors and tracks all patients who have been diagnosed with heart valve disease specifically but not limited to:

Maintain list of patients for aortic balloon Valvuloplasty, Mitral stenosis, pre TAVR patients, and patients with mitral clip.

Facilitate tests for patients; Prepare patient office records for presentation at valve clinic meeting (cath films, MRA, carotids, TEE, Lab Tests).

Post Procedure follow up.

MINIUMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Requires current Michigan Nursing License

Graduation from accredited nursing program, Bachelor’s degree required

Three or more years of progressive clinical nursing experience in cardiovascular health

POSITION BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

Competitive compensation.

Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability.

Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.

Retirement savings plan with employer match.

Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health

Tuition Reimbursement

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.