Nurse Navigator Acute Care PHI

MultiCare Health System; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Heart Institute, part of MultiCare Health System in Tacoma, WA, seeks a Nurse Navigator Acute Care. You will function as a registered nurse, case manager, and liaison to patients and physicians within the cardiovascular service line.

The role focuses on clinical, quality, and cost-effective outcomes for a caseload of hospitalized cardiovascular patients, with data collection and analysis to identify improvements and best practices. Day shift, Mon-Fri; RN license required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, or completion within five years from hire.
• Current WA RN license or multi-state endorsement.
• MSN/PhD/DNP/ARNP preferred.
• Three years of recent clinical experience in cardiovascular area

Responsibilities

• Serve as nurse navigator for acute cardiovascular patients.
• Act as patient/physician liaison and case manager.
• Collect, trend, and analyze outcomes data to identify improvements.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, physicians, and management.

Skills

RN

Clinical experience

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing

MSN/PhD/DNP/ARNP preferred

Tools

BLS Certification

WA RN Licensure

Job description

About Pulse Heart Institute

MultiCare's Pulse Heart Institute is a physician led institute with multi-specialty partnership with Cardiothoracic surgery, vascular and cardiovascular service lines. Our team and state-of-the-art programs create a world-class health care organization and the destination center for cardiac, thoracic, and vascular care with complex structural heart disease and interventions, advanced heart failure service as well as advanced imaging with cutting edge technologies.

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Days, Schedule: Mon-Fri

Area of specialty includes cardiac or critical care experience

Position Summary

The Nurse Navigator Acute Care is a multi-faceted position providing comprehensive services to patients throughout the acute care continuum working in the role of registered nurse, case manager, and patient/physician liaison. This position is responsible for the clinical, quality, and cost effective outcomes for a caseload of patients, and for collecting, trending, and analyzing aggregate outcomes data for the patient population to be used in identifying best practices and targeting performance improvement efforts. This position requires the advanced knowledge and expertise to manage cardiovascular hospitalized patients, understand triage principles, and identify and implement improvement processes. Work situations require substantial clinical competency and specialized knowledge, judgment, and skill based upon the physical, developmental, psychological, environmental and spiritual principles. This position requires self-direction, motivation, organization, and interpretation of information relating to policies, procedures, and programs. Internal and external contacts include nursing staff and management, physicians, patients, families, community agencies, and professional peers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, or obtained within five (5) years from the initial date of hire; RN with 15+ years of service may be considered in lieu of education agreement
• Advanced degree in Nursing (MSN, PhD, DNP, ARNP) preferred
• Current Registered Nurse license in Washington State or Multistate License endorsement (MLS)
• Current Current BLS Certification(if direct patient contact)
• Certification in assigned area preferred
• Three (3) recent clinical experience in area of specialty

Why Pulse Heart Institute?

Physician-led care

Led by physicians and advanced practice providers who understand patient needs firsthand, ensuring decisions are grounded in clinical expertise and collaboration.

Proven excellence

Pulse units across MultiCare earned the 2025 Chest Pain - MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award - the only facilities in Washington to receive this distinction.

Comprehensive cardiovascular care

A fully integrated model across cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery and vascular services, supporting the full continuum of care.

People-first culture

We invest in our teams through professional development, supportive leadership and an environment where caregivers can learn, grow and succeed.

Well-being and support

Resources and programs designed to help you maintain balance and feel supported in your work and life.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $121,118.40 - $197,579.20 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.