Registered Nurse (RN) - Patient Navigator

Catholic Health•West Islip, NY

About The Position

The Nurse Navigator for Interventional Cardiology serves as a key clinical and operational resource, ensuring safe, efficient, and coordinated care for patients undergoing cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology (EP), Interventional Neurology, and non-invasive cardiovascular procedures. The role may include reviewing documentation for appropriate use, conducting pre- and post-procedure patient phone interviews, facilitating patient flow, overseeing daily procedural and recovery area operations, and providing patient education and clinical support across the continuum of care.

Requirements

Current New York State license as a Registered Nurse.
BLS and ACLS certifications.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited college or school of nursing; an associate degree may be considered if the candidate is enrolled in a BSN program.
At least 2 years of nursing experience.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in interventional cardiology, a cath lab, or critical care.
Charge RN or leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct pre- and post-procedure telephone assessments for cardiac catheterization, EP, and non-invasive procedures.
Monitor and coordinate the daily workflow of procedure rooms and recovery areas to optimize efficiency and patient safety.
Coordinate add-on or urgent procedures in collaboration with physicians, anesthesia, and scheduling staff.
Evaluate patients for clinical needs or schedule changes and escalate concerns appropriately to the care team.
Facilitate communication between providers, nursing staff, and department leads to maintain continuity of the procedural schedule.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and uphold departmental standards of excellence.
Coordinate and cross-train departmental work duties to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency.
Perform other duties as directed by the manager.