Patient Care Navigator RN
4 days ago
Kansas City
Job Description Patient Navigation & Care Coordination • Serve as the primary point of contact for ACHD patients, assisting with appointments, referrals, and follow-up care., • Coordinate multidisciplinary care including cardiology, cardiac surgery, maternal-fetal medicine, electrophysiology, social work, and other specialty services., • Facilitate smooth transitions from pediatric to adult congenital care., • Ensure continuity of care by tracking diagnostic testing, procedure scheduling, and post-visit follow-up., • Identify patient needs and barriers, collaborating with the team to develop individualized care plans.Patient Education & Support, • Provide condition-specific education and resources to patients and families to promote understanding and self-management., • Educate patients on long-term follow-up care, lifestyle recommendations, and the importance of routine ACHD surveillance., • Support patients emotionally by promoting coping strategies and connecting them to appropriate support services.Program Support & Communication, • Communicate consistently with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and testing departments to ensure efficient patient flow., • Assist in data collection for quality improvement, registries, and accreditation requirements (AHA/ACC ACHD Program standards)., • Participate in ACHD team meetings, case conferences, and program development initiatives., • Maintain accurate documentation of patient interactions, care plans, and navigation activities within the electronic health record (EHR)., • Strong understanding of congenital heart disease and adult cardiac care principles., • Excellent communication, patient advocacy, and interpersonal skills., • Ability to work independently while functioning as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team., • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage complex care pathways., • 2-4 years clinical experience in cardiology, congenital cardiac care, critical care, or a related specialty required., • Experience with ACHD or pediatric congenital heart disease strongly preferred., • Care coordination or patient navigation experience is a plus. Job Requirements Applicable Experience: 3-5 years Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Registered Nurse - Various Bachelor's Degree Job Details Full Time Day (United States of America) The best place to get care. The best place to give care . Saint Luke's 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke's means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter. Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.