Structural Heart Nurse Navigator

Cedars-Sinai, ranked among the top hospitals in the nation, is seeking an experienced cardiovascular registered nurse to serve as a Structural Heart Nurse Navigator within the Interventional Cardiology department! This role is designed for a highly organized and meticulous nurse who excels in patient care coordination, workflow optimization, and electronic patient tracking.

The Structural Heart Nurse Navigator will play a critical role in managing patient progression from referral through consultation, diagnostic testing, intervention, and post-procedure follow-up. This position requires strong collaboration with physicians, nurse practitioners (NPs), schedulers, and researchers to ensure timely and efficient patient care.

Patient Coordination and Navigation: Serve as the primary liaison for patients undergoing structural heart interventions, ensuring all necessary steps are completed. Work closely with nurse practitioners, physicians, researchers and scheduling staff to facilitate smooth patient transitions from referral to treatment. Identify and address barriers to care, improving patient access and adherence to scheduled appointments. Structural Heart Patient Tracking and Electronic Management: Oversee and maintain the Structural Heart Patient Tracking (SHPT) system to ensure accurate and timely updates on patient status. Monitor patient progression through electronic tracking tools, ensuring all diagnostic and procedural requirements are met. Proactively manage pending interventions, flagging cases that require follow-up or additional scheduling coordination. Compliance and Registry Management: Support compliance with the TVT Registry and ensure completion of reporting measures such as the Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire (KCCQ), 5-Meter Walk Test (5MWT), echocardiogram (ECHO), and electrocardiogram (EKG). Identify gaps in documentation and work with scheduling and clinical teams to ensure compliance with national reporting standards. Assist in developing workflow optimizations and supporting Epic integration efforts to enhance automation and efficiency. Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Serve as a central resource for the Structural Heart Program team, ensuring clear communication and coordination of patient care. Work closely with researchers to ensure clinical trial participation is accurately tracked. Provide input on workflow improvements to enhance patient throughput and reduce loss to follow-up.