RN Navigator, Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery

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

100% FTE Hours are typically Monday - Friday between 7:00AM - 5:00PM and may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will work at American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, WI.

Pay

• Pay range is based on a full-time (100%) position.

Be part of something remarkable

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Navigator, Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery to:

• 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.

At UW Health, you will have

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
• A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
• A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Qualifications

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

Work Experience

• 3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience Required
• 1 year of relevant experience in the specific patient population being supported Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Registered Nurse license in the state of Wisconsin Upon Hire Required
• Basic Life Support/CPR Upon Hire Required
• Applicable Oncology certification based on patient population Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

American Family Children's Hospital

American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin-also a Magnet-designated facility-provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children's Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU, which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.

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