Lee Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Navigator for a nursing job in Fort Myers, Florida.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Nurse Navigator
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: Ongoing
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Staff
Location:HealthPark Medical Center -9981 So HealthPark CircleFort Myers FL 33908
Department: LPG Cardiothoracic Surgery
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Work week, M- F
Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$35.04 - $47.30 / hour
Why Lee Health?
As Southwest Floridas leading nonprofit health system, Lee Health is committed to innovation, excellence in patient care, and making a meaningful impact in our community. Join usand be part of something bigger.
Lee Health Heart Institute is currently seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our Structural Heart Team as a Nurse Navigator. This is a rewarding opportunity to support patients through their cardiac journey while working alongside a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.
About the Role:
The Nurse Navigator serves as a consistent point of contact for patients from diagnosis through treatment and follow-up. Youll work closely with Structural Interventional Cardiologists, CT Surgeons, the Structural Heart Medical Director, and other members of the Lee Health Heart Institute.
The Nurse Navigator will primarily be located at HealthPark Medical Center in our Shipley Cardiothoracic Surgery Center. However, future growth of this program may require travel to additional locations.
Key Responsibilities:
Coordinate care throughout the continuumfrom diagnosis to discharge
Act as a liaison among patients, families, care teams, and referring providers
Deliver education and consultation both in person and over the phone
Connect patients with community resources and support
Advocate for patients, removing barriers to timely, effective care
Qualifications:
- Bachelors in nursing required, Masters preferred.
- Active RN license in Florida (or eligibility to obtain)
- Minimum of 3 years of cardiac nursing experience
- Excellent communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills
- Experience in structural heart, interventional cardiology, or cardiovascular surgery preferred
Benefits at Lee Health:
We offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, including:
- Competitive pay
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution
- Generous paid time off and holiday
Apply today!
Lee Health Job ID #68928. Posted job title: Nurse Navigator-Lee Physicians Group-Structural Heart
About Lee Health
Lee Health is one of the largest public health systems in the U.S. and one of the largest not-for-profit public health system and Safety Net Hospital in Florida that receives no direct tax support.
Benefits
- Employee assistance programs
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Pet insurance
- Life insurance
- Discount program
