Pediatric Cardio-Thoracic RN Navigator | Care Coordination

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Flexible schedules

Wellbeing resources

Acuity staffing ratios

Shared governance

Tuition benefits

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, WI is seeking a RN Navigator for Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery. The role focuses on coordinating care from referral to postoperative follow-up and serving as the primary liaison among families, surgeons, and multidisciplinary teams.

The position requires a BSN, 3 years of nursing experience, Wisconsin RN license, and BLS/CPR; oncology certification is preferred. UW Health offers comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules.

Qualifications

• BSN degree required.
• 3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience required.
• 1 year of relevant experience in the specific patient population preferred.
• Wisconsin RN license required upon hire; BLS/CPR upon hire; oncology certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Navigate care for cardiothoracic surgery patients from referral through postoperative follow-up.
• Serve as a liaison between patients, families, surgeons and multidisciplinary care teams to ensure seamless care coordination.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to support timely access, patient education and care planning.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and program performance.

Skills

Care coordination

Patient education

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Master's Degree in Nursing, Social Work, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or related field (Preferred)

Job description

UW Health in Madison, WI is seeking a RN Navigator for Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery. The role focuses on coordinating care from referral to postoperative follow-up and serving as the primary liaison among families, surgeons, and multidisciplinary teams.

The position requires a BSN, 3 years of nursing experience, Wisconsin RN license, and BLS/CPR; oncology certification is preferred. UW Health offers comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules.