RN Navigator — Cardiac Surgery

Trinity Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Health System in Des Moines, IA is seeking an RN Navigator for the Heart Failure/Cardiac Surgery team. The role coordinates patient care, assists surgeons, and educates patients and families about care plans.

It supports scheduling and ensures efficient care across health care areas. The ideal candidate holds an Iowa RN license, a BSN is preferred, and has 4 years in the specialty with BLS and Mandatory Reporter training.

Qualifications

• Current Iowa registered nurse (RN) license.
• Bachelor’s degree in health-related field or actively pursuing; BSN preferred.
• Demonstrates competency with 4 years in the specialty.
• Proof of Mandatory Reporter training within 3 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support certification within 6 weeks of hire.
• Demonstrates leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with cardiothoracic team scheduler for timely care.
• Educate patients and families on care plans per surgeons.
• Follow up on test results and plans with care teams.
• Act as liaison among family, community, providers, and staff.
• Coordinate educational materials for patients and staff.
• Collaborate with families to arrange community resources.
• Implement standards for patient care delivery per population.
• Develop clinical tools with the health care team and report findings.

Skills

Care coordination

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication with families

Liaison among care teams

Education

RN license (Iowa)

BSN preferred

4 years experience in specialty

Mandatory Reporter training

BLS Certification

Leadership experience

Job description

MercyOne Health System in Des Moines, IA is seeking an RN Navigator for the Heart Failure/Cardiac Surgery team. The role coordinates patient care, assists surgeons, and educates patients and families about care plans.

It supports scheduling and ensures efficient care across health care areas. The ideal candidate holds an Iowa RN license, a BSN is preferred, and has 4 years in the specialty with BLS and Mandatory Reporter training.