RN- Navigator: Iowa Heart Center

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: At Mercy One, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

Mercy One Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties. Mercy One Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa’s largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest’s largest referral centers.

With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, Mercy One Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers.

At Mercy One Iowa Heart Center Des Moines, we bring advanced, high-quality cardiovascular care to the heart of central Iowa. Our team of experienced heart and vascular specialists are here to diagnose, treat and manage a wide range of heart and vascular conditions with advanced expertise and genuine care. Located on the Mercy One Des Moines Medical Center campus, our Des Moines location offers a variety of inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular services to meet your needs.

Join the Mercy One Family! We are looking to hire an RN
- Navigator:
Heart Failure for our Mercy One Iowa Heart Center Des Moines.

As a RN Navigator Cardiac Surgery at Mercy One, you will coordinate and provide care for cardiothoracic surgery patients within Mercy One Iowa Heart Center in Des Moines, IA. Assists cardiac surgeons and advanced practice providers with coordinating patient care including pre-operative testing, working with the Mercy One Des Moines OR on surgery scheduling, and overall optimizing care for cardiothoracic surgery patients.

Supports cardiothoracic surgeons in clinic / office setting. Assists as needed with patient education. Communicates across health care areas to ensure that systems integrate efficiently in order to best serve patients, staff, physicians, and community.

• Full time 40 hours a week
• 8:00-4:30
• No Weekends or Holidays

• Coordinates with Mercy One OR surgery scheduling and cardiothoracic surgery team scheduler optimizing surgery schedule and timely care of cardiothoracic surgery patients,
• Responsible for educating patients and families regarding care plans outlined by cardiothoracic surgeons for patients
• Follows through with test results and plan of care with patient/family and other health care providers/services as directed by provider or established guidelines
• Acts as a liaison among the individual/family, community, provider and physician as well as other health care team members.
• Coordinates appropriate educational material/instructions for patients, families, medical staff and multidisciplinary personnel to accomplish patient care outcomes.
• Collaborates with patients/families/populations to coordinate community services and appropriate resources which meet the individual needs and goals.
• Is accountable for the implementation and communication of standards for patient care delivery appropriate to the specific patient population that meets professional and regulatory standards.
• Coordinates the health care team in development of clinical tools for optimal outcomes and reports findings.

• Current Iowa registered nurse (RN) license.
• Bachelor’s degree in health-related field required or actively pursuing. BSN preferred.
• Demonstrates competency within a specialized area of clinical practice with 4 years experience in that specialty.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory…