RN Navigator, Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery

UW Health • Madison, WI

6d • $90,522 - $135,784 • Onsite

About The Position

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. This role serves as a key liaison between patients, families, surgeons, and multidisciplinary care teams to ensure seamless care coordination. The RN Navigator will collaborate with clinical teams to support timely access, patient education, and care planning, and participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and program performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Required
• 3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience Required
• Registered Nurse license in the state of Wisconsin Upon Hire Required
• Basic Life Support/CPR Upon Hire Required

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Nursing, Social Work, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or related field Preferred
• 1 year of relevant experience in the specific patient population being supported Preferred
• 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.

Benefits

• health and dental insurance
• paid time off
• retirement plans
• two-week paid parental leave
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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