Cardiology Nurse Navigator

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values – integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion – must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

• Assist with clinical and administrative aspects of the YNHHS Heart and Vascular programs.
• Support patients and caregivers in inpatient, outpatient, and community setting guidance and direction.
• Coordinate and navigate cardiovascular patient care across outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Assist with quality improvement processes for the HVC program.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, advanced care providers, and staff to assess educational needs of patients, families, and the community, and provide ongoing heart and vascular education.
• Document all patient and family interactions in the electronic medical record according to established protocols and policy.

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required. Master’s degree in Nursing or Healthcare preferred.

Experience:

Minimum of 3–5 years of cardiovascular nursing experience required. Prior experience in Cardiology, Cardiac Cath Lab, Electrophysiology, Interventional Radiology, Critical Care, or ambulatory cardiac services preferred.

Knowledge of cardiovascular procedures, diagnostics, and treatment pathways required. Experience coordinating complex patient care across outpatient and inpatient settings preferred. Experience with electronic medical record systems (e.g., Epic) preferred.

Connecticut RN license required. BLS and ACLS certification required.

• Strong knowledge of cardiovascular disease processes, diagnostic testing, and interventional procedures.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Ability to coordinate care across multiple departments and levels of care.
• Strong patient education and counseling abilities.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple patient populations and workflows simultaneously.
• Proficient in problem solving, critical thinking, and escalation of clinical concerns.
• Proficient in documentation and electronic medical record utilization.
• Ability to analyze clinical and operational data to support quality improvement initiatives.

Work is performed in both outpatient clinic and hospital procedural settings. Frequent interaction with patients, families, physicians, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams. May require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, and computer use. May require flexibility in scheduling to support patient care coordination, activities, and procedural workflows.

Equal opportunity employer providing a diverse and inclusive workplace.

YNHHS Requisition