Heart Disease and Pregnancy Program Nurse Navigator
Position Overview:
The Heart Disease and Pregnancy Program Nurse Navigator coordinates patient-centered care for pregnant and postpartum patients with cardiovascular conditions. Working with the multidisciplinary Women’s Heart Care team, including in the co-located Cardiology–MFM clinic and across inpatient and outpatient settings, the Navigator prepares visits, coordinates testing and follow-up, and supports efficient clinic flow. The role provides patient education using teach-back, offers psychosocial support, addresses social barriers to care, and responds to clinical concerns within scope or escalates them as needed. As a guide, educator, and advocate, the Navigator incorporates patient preferences into care planning and simplifies the care journey so patients can focus on their health, pregnancy and their family.
The Patient Care Coordinator reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The Patient Care Coordinator is a Registered Nurse who in addition to providing direct patient care, is accountable for the assessment, planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of a plan of care for designated patients. The Patient Care Coordinator ensures that quality outcomes are achieved and demonstrates exceptional clinical practice. The job duties vary with the particular setting or assignment.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for planning, coordinating, directing and providing appropriate clinical care to patients in the designated care setting
- Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate on-going care, focused on cost-effective ways to maximize wellness and enhance patients’ lives
- Develops, coordinates and provides education for patients, family, caregivers and staff based on personalized needs along with serving as a resource for ongoing education
- Serves as a communication link between the patient, family, caregivers and interdisciplinary team
- Assists in coordinating comprehensive care for patients including any required follow-up visits, referrals, testing, treatment, and/or long-term follow-up
- Contributes to department, hospital or other professional committees and/or quality or process improvement initiatives.
- Ensures clinical practice and patient care is consistent with policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned
AA/EOE
Required:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Minimum 2-5 years of recent & related experience
Preferred:
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
- Specialty certification in the clinical area of focus
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.
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If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.