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Aortic Center Nurse Navigator-Vascular Surgery Department- Danbury, CT

Job in Danbury, Fairfield County, Connecticut, 06813, USA
Listing for: Nuvance Health Med Practice CT
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-20
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
    Healthcare Nursing, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Practitioner, RN Nurse
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 41 - 76.16 USD Hourly USD 41.00 76.16 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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.

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.
  • Licensure / Education

    Registered Nurse (RN) license;
    Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.

    Certifications

    ACLS

    Experience

    At least three years of clinical experience in critical care or cardiovascular procedures/surgery.

    Skills

    Strong communication and organizational skills, critical thinking, and the ability to lead in a multidisciplinary environment.

    Working Conditions
    • Manual:
      Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
    • Occupational:
      Some occupational risk
    • Physical Effort:
      Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs force
    • Physical Environment:
      Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
    Additional Information

    Company:
    Nuvance Health Med Practice CT

    Org Unit: 584

    Department: DB Vascular Surgery

    Exempt:
    Yes

    Salary Range: $41.00 - $76.16 Hourly

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