Aortic Center Registered Nurse Navigator- Cardio Thoracic Surgery department- Danbury, CT

Nuvance Health Med Practice CT • Danbury, CT

33d • $41 - $76

About The Position

Aortic Center Registered Nurse Navigator position in the Cardio Thoracic Surgery department in Danbury, CT
Full time, Monday- Friday 40 hours per week, 8 hour shifts.
At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career.
When you join our growing, multi-specialty medical practice, you can enjoy the advantages of being a part of a large health system while working in a more intimate setting than a hospital. You can build relationships with patients over time as you take advantage of opportunities for more team building, socialization and work-life balance.
We offer a range of outpatient practices, including primary care, oncology, neurology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, OB/GYN, bariatric, surgical, cardiology and infectious diseases. Join the Nuvance Health medical practice and be part of a collaborative team in an environment of open communication and unwavering compassion.
Summary:
The Aortic Center Nurse Navigator is a specialized Registered Nurse responsible for coordinating the complex care of patients with aortic diseases. The Nurse Navigator coordinates multidisciplinary teams, facilitates timely appointments, educates patients and families, and removes barriers to care, acting as the primary point of patient contact to ensure a seamless continuum of care for the patient. This role reports directly to the Aortic Center Program Director. The responsible individual will demonstrate and promote the organization's mission, values, and service excellence behaviors, creating and maintaining a culture that embraces and successfully achieves exceptional outcomes in patient safety and quality, patient experience, and team member satisfaction.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• ACLS and BLS certification
• At least three years of clinical experience in critical care or cardiovascular procedures/surgery.
• Strong communication, organizational skills, critical thinking, and the ability to lead in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Patient Navigation: Serves as the main contact point, guiding patients through the continuum of care (pre-procedure, hospitalization, discharge, and follow-up). (25%)
• Clinical Coordination: Coordinates with physicians and specialists for complex aortic aneurysm/dissection cases, including managing surveillance programs. (20%)
• Education and Advocacy: Educates patients/families on treatment options, disease processes, and self-care. (15%)
• Operational Support: Tracks patients, reduces hospital readmissions, and ensures adherence to follow-up. (15%)
• Clinical Triage: Acts as a liaison for clinical questions, triaging patient calls and adjusting medications under physician direction before escalating to advanced practitioners. (15%)
• Quality Improvement: Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to maintain patient registries and track clinical outcomes for program growth. (10%)
• Maintains and Models Nuvance Health Values.
• Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level