Pediatric CT Surgery RN Navigator

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Parental leave and adoption assistance

Flexible schedules

Job summary

UW Health's American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, WI seeks a Registered Nurse Navigator for Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery to coordinate care from referral through postoperative follow-up. You will partner with surgeons and multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely access and effective education for patients and families.

BSN is required; a Master’s degree is preferred. Candidates should have at least 3 years of nursing experience, Wisconsin RN licensure, and CPR/ACLS as applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Master's Degree in Nursing, Social Work, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.
• 3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience required.
• 1 year of relevant experience in the specific patient population being supported preferred.
• Registered Nurse license in Wisconsin Upon Hire required.
• Basic Life Support/CPR Upon Hire required.
• Applicable Oncology certification based on patient population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Navigate care for cardiothoracic surgery patients across the continuum, from referral through postoperative follow-up.
• Serve as a key 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.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

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

Tools

Basic Life Support/CPR

Oncology certification

Job description

UW Health's American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, WI seeks a Registered Nurse Navigator for Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery to coordinate care from referral through postoperative follow-up. You will partner with surgeons and multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely access and effective education for patients and families.

BSN is required; a Master’s degree is preferred. Candidates should have at least 3 years of nursing experience, Wisconsin RN licensure, and CPR/ACLS as applicable.