Heart & Vascular Navigator (Heart Failure, AMI, & CT Surgery) RN

The Clinical Nurse is responsible for providing total comprehensive nursing to patients and their families through the implementation of a plan of care. The plan is based upon the patient's developmental and health care needs identified through the assessment of the patient's physical, psychological, socioeconomic status, and physician orders regarding care, treatment, and education.

The Clinical Nurse understands the needs of the organization and supports the mission, values, and management of patient care services.

The Clinical Nurse actively supports and incorporates ANA Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice, North Carolina Board of Nursing Practice Act, WakeMed's Division of Nursing Professional Practice model, and WakeMed's Patient & Family Centered Care (PFCC) model.

The four key concepts of PFCC are: Dignity and Respect = Listen to and honor patient and family perspectives and choices; Information Sharing = Communicate and share complete and unbiased information with patients and families in ways that are affirming and useful; Participation = Patients and families are encouraged and supported in participating in care and decision-making at the level they choose; Collaboration = Patients and families and the Clinical Nurse collaborate in the delivery of care.

The AMI Program Clinical Nurse will need to have knowledge of evidence-based treatment guidelines and standards of care for the MI and ACS patient population.

The AMI Program nurse will need to have clinical competency in patient care, teaching and management of MI patients and their families throughout the continuum from admission to 30 days post discharge.

Additionally, the AMI Program Nurse be required to identify gaps in care delivery and communicate to nursing and providers. Connects patients with appropriate care and support personnel and facilitate access to community resources. Visits patient while in hospital/recovery and follows up after discharge. Supports the system quality metrics and patient outcomes for AMI patients.

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

EOE

Licensure

Registered Nurse Required

Education

Diploma Nursing Required - Or Associate's Degree Nursing Required - And Bachelor's Degree Nursing Preferred

Experience

5 Years Nursing - Related Area Required