Heart Failure Nurse Navigator
Richmond Surgical Specialists
Richmond, VA

Nurse Navigator

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Nurse Navigator today with Richmond Surgical Specialists.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Full time (Monday - Friday, day shift), no nights, no on-call, no weekends, no holidays 

The Nurse Navigator is a registered nurse with RN who possesses advanced knowledge and skill in cardiac nursing. Makes decisions of moderate difficulty. Handles confidential information regarding patient records. Operates and analyzes telemetry cardiac monitors, exercise equipment and patient evaluation tools. May be required to make critical decisions concerning the initiative of emergency medical procedures. We want you to apply now. 

What you will do in this role: 

• Assists in the daily operations of the outpatient heart failure clinic. 
• Documents patient treatment regularly and accurately according to departmental policy. 
• Assists with inpatient heart failure patient care optimization. 
• Initiates advanced cardiac life support measures according to SAMC protocols in the event of a cardiac emergency.  
• Provides appropriate education to all patients. 
• Demonstrates effective communication and organizational skills, and evidence of professional development. 
• Familiar with current standards of practice and clinical and inpatient protocols. 
• Demonstrates effective communication and organizational skills, and evidence of professional development. 
• Performs miscellaneous job duties as assigned in the absence of the nurse manager or supervisor.  
• Maintains a flexible working schedule to allow for clinic coverage. 

What Qualifications you will need: 

EDUCATION:  

• Graduate of an approved school for registered nurses and current state required license to practice nursing.  
• Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification preferred.  
• Certification as a heart failure nurse preferred (CHFN)  

EXPERIENCE:  

Minimal three years' experience as a RN with 1-2years' experience working with cardiac patients, preferably on a telemetry unit or coronary care unit required. 

Must have been directly involved in education and care of patients with coronary heart disease, including heart failure.  

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:  

Current Registered Nurse license to practice nursing in the State of employment  

BLS required  

ACLS preferred per policy

Benefits

Richmond Surgical Specialists, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Supporting HCA Healthcare's 186 hospitals and 2,400+ sites of care, Physician Services plays a crucial role as the main entry point for patients looking for high-quality healthcare within the HCA Healthcare system. With a focus on meeting the needs of our patients at all access points, Physician Services is dedicated to implementing innovative, physician-driven, value-added solutions to assist physicians in providing high-quality, patient-centered care, aligning with our mission to care for and enhance human life.

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HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Nurse Navigator opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.