RN Navigator CV Prep Recovery

Job Overview

Stroke response times nearly half of the national average. Cutting-edge SPOT Technology that detects sepsis earlier than the human eye. An Enhanced Surgical Recovery program that reduces opioid prescriptions and post‑surgical readmissions. As a national learning health system, we're transforming care delivery, advancing clinical outcomes, and empowering our nursing teams in a collaborative effort to give people a healthier tomorrow. Join us!

Under the general supervision of the Cardiovascular Services Director, Manager and CV Prep and Recovery Supervisor, the RN Liaison communicates with cardiovascular services department personnel and physicians in order to meet the informational needs of patients and families having a cardiac procedural and/or surgical experience. The liaison assumes the primary responsibility for keeping patients and families informed of progress through the procedural process and provides comfort care to patients and their family members.

The liaison utilizes appropriate guidelines to effectively interact. The incumbent must exemplify professionalism in dealing with confidential medical information and must possess excellent customer relations skills.

The RN Liaison leads the scheduling of CV procedures/testing in addition to providing efficient clerical duties under the direction of the CV leadership team. Routine contacts include patients, physicians, hospital staff, outside health agencies, and the community. Responsible for ensuring the schedule runs smoothly and addresses issues related to this by checking cases scheduled by schedulers for accuracy, identifying potential conflicts, troubleshooting issues that arise and confirming appropriateness of each procedure/tests being scheduled.

Assures cases scheduled are consistent with appointment build forms and physician orders. Works with CV leadership to coordinate meetings with physicians, office staff and others as needed when need identified. Responsible for coordination with vendors for clinical support when applicable while scheduling cases. The RN Liaison provides administrative services necessary for the care of the patient, and in support of the mission of Research Medical Center throughout the continuum of their visit from pre to post‑care.

• Licensure/
  
  Certifications:
  
  Must hold a current RN license from the Missouri Division of Professional Registration or an active compact license.
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS required upon hire.
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross ACLS required within 6 months of hire.
• Experience:
  
  One year of cardiac telemetry, EP lab, Cathlab, procedural or surgical prep and recovery or ICU experience preferred.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date (RN).
• Registered Nurse. Registered Nurse Diploma. No Travel Required.
• 1 year experience required.

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.