Heart Failure Navigator

Overview

Sign-on bonus and Relocation Assistance available!

While you're busy impacting the healthcare industry, we'll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!

CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the region's most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies.

Responsibilities

Seeking a skilled RN with a proven track record in cardiac care and a genuine dedication to heart failure patients. This exciting opportunity involves independent work, focusing on coordinating and educating patients diagnosed with heart failure within the hospital setting.

The role also includes occasional clinic duties, offering a dynamic work environment. We are looking for an RN who thrives in educating patients, coordinating care, and possesses a deep passion for cardiac health, particularly in managing heart failure. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and contribute to advancing cardiac care, this position is perfect for you!

Job Summary

This job is responsible for coordinating the individualized care continuum for patients diagnosed with on-going critical health conditions by serving as an advocate, educator, consultant, leader and community ambassador for the specific patient population served in accordance with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) standards/guidelines, applicable statutory requirements and accepted clinical practice for the clinical nurse profession to achieve quality, cost-effective and patient-focused outcomes. An incumbent is a consistent care coordinator throughout the continuum of care and is able to assess the physical, psychological and social needs of the patient. Work is strongly focused on: 1) guiding the patient/family through the complex healthcare system, working to eliminate barriers that might otherwise adversely impact patient care/outcomes; and 2) helping to coordinate the efforts of the medical team to facilitate continuity of care and enhance patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

Education/Work Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or other related discipline, graduation from an accredited school of nursing, and three years of related professional nursing work experience in the clinical focus area that demonstrates the attainment of the requisite job knowledge, skills and abilities. Previous navigator work experience is strongly preferred.

Additional equivalent qualifying work experience that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge/abilities may be substituted for two years of the degree requirement (Associate's degree required).

Master's degree in Nursing or related field is strongly preferred.

Licensure/Certification

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse issued by the Washington State Board of Nursing.

• Current Healthcare Provider BLS Certification.

• If assigned to Cardiology/EP department: Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.