Nurse Navigator I - Cardiology

About Us:

 

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs.  Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

 

Short Description:

The Cardiac Nurse Navigator serves as a primary clinical resource for patients throughout their continuum of care.

This role provides patient education, triages clinical concerns, coordinates care across multidisciplinary teams and promotes positive patient outcomes through effective communication and collaboration.

The successful candidate will also provide cross-coverage for other Nurse Navigator roles within the EP team to ensure seamless patient care.

 

• Triage incoming patient phone calls and assess clinical needs appropriately.
• Provide timely patient education regarding cardiac conditions, procedures, medications, and follow-up care.
• Identify device alerts in the remote monitoring system for cardiac implantable electronic devices to assist physicians and advance practice providers in managing patients with heart rhythm disorders
• Coordinate care across physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and ancillary departments.
• Conduct in-office patient interactions, including education, care coordination, and follow-up visits.
• Cross-cover additional Electrophysiology Nurse Navigator roles as needed to support departmental operations and ensure continuity of patient care.

 

Experience Required:

Cardiology nursing experience required. 

Education Requirements:

BSN required, MSN preferred. 

License/Certification Requirements:

Current NJ-RN License.

Special Requirements:

 

• Electrophysiology and/or cardiac device management experience preferred.
• Experience caring for patients with pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs), cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) devices, and implantable loop recorders (ILRs) preferred.

 

Salary Min ($): USD $37.00 Salary Max ($): USD $61.00