Nurse Navigator - Congestive Heart Failure

Overview

Christian Hospital has been serving St. Louis and the surrounding metro areas since 1903. U.S. News & World Report ranks Christian Hospital No. 5 in St. Louis for overall clinical excellence and No. 9 in Missouri, placing the hospital in the top 6 percent of all hospitals in the state. The organization is nationally ranked as high performing in geriatrics and in seven of 21 common procedures and conditions, including heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, COPD, pneumonia and stroke.

Monday-Friday 8-16:30, weekends based on department needs.

Acts as a patient advocate by providing education, support and interventions throughout the continuum of patient care including pre and post hospitalization. Performs duties by working with physicians to identify and carry out treatment plans.

• Works with the Medical Director and other physicians to identify and carry out the treatment plan.
• Acts as a Patient Advocate helping to navigate patients through the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation process.
• Serves as a resource to assist patients and families, other professionals and the community.
• Provides education for the community and referring physicians.
• Facilitates clinical protocols established by Medical Directors.
• Maintains patient records, monitors lab values, test results and progress, and coordinates patient discharge needs to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to outside agencies.
• Provides patient and family education.
• Conducts new patient interviews and assesses patient function, health, and educational needs.
• Emphasizes safety and alertness as a safety-sensitive position.

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

• No experience required.

• Registered Nurse (RN)

• OCN
• ONC

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available from the first day of the month after hire date.
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution.
• 401(k) plan with BJC match.
• Tuition assistance available on the first day.
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Paid time off that combines vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
• Adoption assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer