Vascular Navigator

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

Skill in the use of specialized equipment used in respective area of practice:

Ø  With physician support, teaching and counseling patients, families, and staff as needed

Ø  Possesses strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize, manage and complete multiple tasks or projects within specified timeframes

Ø  Strong Communication skills

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS PREFERRED:

·         Experience with multi-collaborative vascular Assessment

·         Experience with endovascular patient management

·         Training and knowledge in navigational and procedural modalities of Vascular patients

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

·         3-5 years experience in vascular/CV care

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

·         One year of Cardiovascular Lab experience

·         Interventional Radiology Lab experience

·         Peripheral Lab experience

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

·         Current valid State of Florida or multi state license as a Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Summary:

The overall goal of the Vascular Navigator position is to facilitate an evidence-based, multidisciplinary, multi-specialty approach to vascular care throughout the care continuum.  Serves as a resource person for staff; responsible for collaboration, facilitation of patient care; provides direct clinical service to patients and families including care management, and patient education. This position will be the Expert of vascular patients and assist in the navigation of the patients. The Vascular Navigator gathers records, abstracts records and evaluates program data and uses this data to aid the Vascular Team establishing program goals. Collaborates and assists the CVI Leadership in developing and implementing projects that enhances the quality of the vascular care throughout the community.