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Registered Nurse Navigator

Job in West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50265, USA
Listing for: Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-10
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
    Clinical Nurse Specialist, Healthcare Nursing, Nurse Practitioner
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 75545 USD Yearly USD 75545.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Registered Nurse Navigator

Remote (WA Only) | Full-Time | $75,545.60 - $ Annually

About the Role

The Nurse Navigator plays a critical role in bridging the gap between patients and the complex healthcare system. Acting as a registered nurse, case manager, and patient advocate, this role supports patients across the continuum of cardiology care—from referrals and specialty access to outcomes monitoring and education.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about guiding patients through their care journey, enhancing program performance, and delivering top-tier care through leadership, clinical insight, and coordination.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities Care Navigation & Patient Advocacy
  • Coordinate referrals, specialty access, and follow-ups
  • Serve as liaison between patients, providers, and the care team
  • Ensure patients receive appropriate psychosocial and emotional support
  • Guide patients through the health system and address barriers to care
Program Monitoring & Quality Improvement
  • Collect, trend, and analyze outcomes data for performance enhancement
  • Identify best practices and support training plan development
  • Recommend and implement program or workflow improvements
Education & Community Engagement
  • Educate patients and families on treatment and navigation
  • Support staff training, in-services, and skill development
  • Create educational materials and participate in outreach activities
Team Collaboration & Leadership
  • Serve as a clinical expert and resource across hospital and clinic settings
  • Establish collaborative communication across providers and stakeholders
  • Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and drive coordination of care
What You’ll Need to Succeed

Required:
  • Current WA State RN license (Multistate license required within 6 months of hire)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (Associate degree with additional experience may be considered)
  • 3+ years of recent clinical experience in cardiology or related specialty
  • Strong knowledge of clinical workflows, payer guidelines, and case management
  • High level of independence, critical thinking, and communication skills
  • Must reside in Washington State
Preferred:
  • Master’s degree in Nursing
  • Certification in the assigned area of specialty
Work Environment
  • Remote role
  • Occasional travel required to clinics
  • Home office must be located within Washington State
  • Standard business hours (Mon–Fri, 8AM–5PM)
Benefits
  • Remote-first role (approx. 90%) with occasional site visits
  • Monday–Friday schedule – no nights, weekends, or holidays
  • Competitive compensation based on experience
  • Tuition Assistance to support your continued education
  • Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match
  • Paid holidays, floating holidays, and vacation
  • Access to mental health resources and wellness initiatives
  • Mission-driven organization with a tight-knit, collaborative team
  • Opportunity to lead meaningful clinical and operational improvements
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