Nurse Navigator - Cardiology

Overview

Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care locations. The system includes Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital that is home to the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. CMMC also serves as the central Maine base for LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only medical helicopter service.

CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25-bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities.

As part of its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, CMH is home to the Maine College of Health Professions, Maine's first nursing and medical imaging school. The private, not-for-profit institution is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and plays an important role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

To learn more, visit www.cmhc.org.

Responsibilities

The TAVR/IC Nurse Navigator primary function is to guide the patients through the healthcare system with access issues, developing relationships with the service providers, and tracking interventions and outcomes.

The Nurse Navigator is responsible for the administrative coordination of all clinical and support services for the program. As a member of the interdisciplinary care team, the Nurse Navigator works collaboratively with other members to assure safe and accurate delivery of care. In addition, the Nurse Navigator serves as a resource for technical services in a cross-functional mode to comprehensively serve patient needs.

The TAVR/IC Nurse Navigator assumes responsibility for the coordination of performance improvement activities in collaboration with the hospital quality and performance improvement department. The Nurse Navigator will make decisions regarding activities in the area of responsibility based on Center of Excellence criteria in collaboration with the Program Medical Director and Hospital Administration.

The Nurse Navigator works closely with the Program Medical Director, program staff, physicians, patients, patient’s families, and the community to develop and manage strong relationships and business development activities of the division, including physician and community relations programs. Responsible for achieving goals and providing regular progress reports to Director, and Executive leadership as needed.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current and valid state RN License.

2. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) strongly preferred.

3. Minimum of 3 years in related field preferred.

4. Public speaking experience in both large and small groups, preferred.

5. Strong problem-solving, priority-setting, and decision-making skills.

6. Program planning and/or project management experience and evaluation strongly

7. Computer skills required

8. Critical thinking skills required. Must be autonomous and self-driven. Must be able to work well independently and with others.

9. Demonstrated competencies include: Costumer Focus, Problem-Solving, Strategy Development, Performance Reporting and Marketing.

Pay Transparency

Central Maine Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $XX.XX to $XX.XX. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Part Time < 60

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf