Registered Nurse Navigator

Cardiac Study Center • Spokane, WA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Heart Failure Nurse Navigator plays a vital role in the patient journey, supporting individuals diagnosed with heart failure from hospital discharge through outpatient care. In this multifaceted role, you’ll act as a case manager, educator, and advocate—working closely with physicians, floor nurses, and support staff to ensure continuity of care and prevent hospital readmissions. You’ll split your time between two primary campuses: DMOB (main office) and DHEC (hospital campus) , actively engaging with both clinic and inpatient teams.

Requirements

• Current Washington State RN license required
• 3–5 years of clinical experience , preferably with cardiac or heart failure patients
• Knowledge of GDMT and heart failure case management
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and critical thinking skills
• Passion for patient-centered care and health education

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred; associate degree considered with additional experience
• Master’s degree in Nursing is a plus

Responsibilities

• Coordinate follow-up care post-hospitalization
• Educate patients and families on heart failure, medications, lifestyle, and care plan
• Perform CardioMEMS monitoring and interpret data
• Navigate barriers to care, including insurance or scheduling issues
• Establish long-term support relationships with patients
• Round on floors to identify heart failure patients and collaborate on discharge plans
• Be a visible presence on the floor and in PPR meetings
• Collaborate with inpatient teams to ensure timely GDMT (guideline-directed medical therapy) initiation
• Provide staff education, in-services, and training on heart failure protocols
• Assist with the development and refinement of HF education packets
• Educate new RN residents and cardiology fellows on heart failure protocols
• Monitor outcomes and track patient success to inform quality improvement
• Support outpatient clinic operations during staff absences
• Make HF education packets for both inpatient and clinic use
• Collaborate with Billing, HUCs, and leadership on follow-up processes

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off, holidays, and floating holidays
• Tuition assistance
• Employee wellness programs and mental health resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees