Nurse Navigator, Structural & Congenital Heart Care

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a Nurse Navigator for the Structural and Congenital Heart Program. This role acts as an advocate, educator, and facilitator of care for patients and families across the continuum—from initial consultation through preoperative preparation, hospital admission, and postoperative follow-up.

The position requires an RN with ≥5 years of clinical experience in a relevant specialty, NLN/AACN accredited nursing education, and strong communication, organizational, and

Qualifications

• Graduate of a NLN/AACN accredited program in nursing.
• RN with at least 5 years of clinical experience in a relevant clinical specialty.
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
• Strong organizational, time management, critical thinking RN skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, APNs, patients, and their families
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advocate, educator, and facilitator of care for Structural and Congenital Heart patients and their families throughout the continuum of care, from initial consultation through preoperative preparation, hospital stay, and postoperative evaluation.

Skills

RN with 5+ years experience

Excellent communication

Proficient computer skills (MS Office/

Organizational/ Time management

Independent judgment

Education

NLN/AACN accredited nursing program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Nurse Navigator, Structural & Congenital Heart Program, is an advocate, educator, and facilitator of care for the Structural and Congenital Heart patient and their family, throughout the continuum of care, form point of initial consultation, through preoperative preparation, admission, hospital stay, and postoperative evaluation.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Graduate of a NLN/AACN accredited program in nursing.
• RN with at least 5 years of clinical experience in a relevant clinical specialty.
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
• Strong organizational, time management, critical thinking RN skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, APNs, patients, and their families
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Outpatient experience

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Nurse Navigator Certification.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!