Heart Failure & Cardiac Surgery RN Navigator

WakeMed Health & Hospitals; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed Health & Hospitals is seeking a Heart & Vascular Navigator (Heart Failure, AMI, and CT Surgery) to guide patients and families through complex cardiac care, coordinate education and care plans, and support transitions from hospital to home. The nurse will collaborate with physicians and care teams to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes compassionate communication, advocacy for safety, and continuous improvement in patient experiences and care coordination.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse licensure required.
• Diploma in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of nursing experience in related area required.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support Heart Failure, AMI, and CT Surgery patients throughout their care journey.
• Assess patient and family needs and develop individualized care plans.
• Educate patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and recovery expectations.
• Coordinate care and facilitate communication among patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Support smooth transitions of care, including discharge planning and post-hospital follow-up.
• Promote patient and family-centered care through collaboration, shared decision-making, and advocacy.

Skills

Compassionate nurse

Excellent communication

Proactive problem-solver

Collaborative team player

Advocate for quality and safety

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

WakeMed Health & Hospitals is seeking a Heart & Vascular Navigator (Heart Failure, AMI, and CT Surgery) to guide patients and families through complex cardiac care, coordinate education and care plans, and support transitions from hospital to home. The nurse will collaborate with physicians and care teams to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes compassionate communication, advocacy for safety, and continuous improvement in patient experiences and care coordination.