Cardiac Care Nurse Navigator

Introduction

Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on
the front line, empathetic for patients. At Portsmouth Regional Hospital our
nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a
Cardiac Care Nurse Navigator RN to join our healthcare family.

Benefits

Portsmouth Regional Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the
health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and
programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits
_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._
At Portsmouth Regional Hospital, our nurses play a vital part. We know that
every nurse’s path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own
personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination!
Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits
their life – for life – and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply
today for our Cardiac Care Nurse Navigator RN opportunity.

Job Summary and Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY: The Cardiac Care Nurse Navigator is responsible for care of
the cardiovascular patient throughout the continuum of care.
Responsibilities include:
The Cardiac Care Nurse Navigator functions on the multidisciplinary team as an
advocate, interpreter, educator and counselor for cardiology, cardiac
surgical, vascular and patients deemed high risk for advanced cardiac disease.
He/she is responsible for ensuring all adult patients who seek cardiac care at
this facility receive quality and comprehensive services. He/she will
coordinate patient care throughout the continuum in collaboration with the
multidisciplinary team. He/she will serve as a clinical resource with
expertise in cardiac procedures and advancing cardiac care management. He/she
will serve as a liaison throughout the facility and in the community regarding
services provided for this unique patient population. He/she will provide
expert nursing care, which includes collaboration with direct clinical
practice, consultation, education, outreach and research.
SPECIFIC ELEMENTS AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1 Demonstrates the knowledge, skill, and coordination to provide nursing care
and guidance to the cardiac, cardiac surgical, vascular and patients deemed
high risk for advanced cardiac disease from screening to survivorship.
Systematically and continually performs the functions of assessing, planning,
implementing and evaluating the care according to the nursing process, current
ACC, TVT and STS standards.
2 Provides education and information to the patient and family, helping to
make the care seamless, continuous and comprehensive. Initiates and documents
patient teaching including family and significant others based on assessment
of needs. Responds to patient request for information regarding the disease
process, expected side effects of treatment and community resources. Responds
to patient request for information regarding the disease process, expected
side effects of treatment and community resources. Uses appropriate patient
Education documentation modality.
3 Supports the patient during difficult decision-making periods. Assists
multidisciplinary team in coordination of advanced therapies and treatments or
end of life care for patient and family.
4 Functions in an organized and time conscious manner. The Navigator partners
with patients, families, the interdisciplinary team and community resources to
provide well-coordinated, timely, compassionate, exemplary, interdisciplinary
care. The Navigator communicates with all members of the healthcare team, as
appropriate about patient/family needs and concerns
5 Initiates and performs on-going review of policies related to service
provided. Where appropriate, updates or writes new policies to enhance
professional practice
6 Serves as a resource for community educational events, such as health fairs,
screenings, symposiums and lectures as well as staff education.
7 Presentations to physicians and other stakeholders regarding quality of
programs.
8 Quality projects, in collaboration with the CV Admin team
9 Maintains ongoing database of patient encounters and outcomes
What qualifications you will need:

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* Advanced Cardiac Life support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Associate Degree in Nursing
• Registered Nurse, or Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP), State of NH or compact state
• 3-7 years related experience with adult and geriatric populations
• RN, NP open heart, critical care experience preferred

Situated in Portsmouth, NH, Portsmouth Regional Hospital is a premier 234-bed
acute care facility that offers exceptional healthcare services to the
Seacoast region of Massachusetts, Maine, and New Hampshire. This hospital is
the sole ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center on the Seacoast of New Hampshire,
making it an essential resource for the community. It boasts the region’s only
comprehensive heart and vascular program, along with 24/7 comprehensive
neurosurgical and stroke clot retrieval programs for both hemorrhagic and
ischemic strokes. Portsmouth Regional Hospital is owned by HCA Healthcare, a
respected healthcare provider that runs three hospitals, an ambulatory surgery
center, two freestanding emergency rooms, an urgent care center, and 46
physician practices in New Hampshire. HCA Healthcare has 2,600 colleagues and
554 physicians on staff, provides $15.8 million in uncompensated care, and
pays $43.8 million in taxes annually. Its other hospitals in New Hampshire
include Parkland Medical Center in Derry, Frisbie Memorial Hospital in
Rochester, and freestanding emergency rooms in Seabrook and Dover. In 2023, a
third freestanding emergency room is expected to open in Plaistow.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical
Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years,
HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of
charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
> “The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient’s family
> first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth,
> compassion, and dignity for the individual.”- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
> HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing
candidates for our Cardiac Care Nurse Navigator RN opening. Apply today and
a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do
not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin,
gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability
status.
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