Nurse Navigator (RN) Electrophysiology

General Summary of Position

Are
you an experienced nurse looking for a unique and rewarding opportunity?
MedStar Health Washington Hospital Center is seeking a patient-focused, committedNurse
Navigatorto join ourCardiac-EP Team! As a member of the Division of Nursing's
(DON), you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of patient care for
our Heart Transplant program! This position
is a hybrid position with no weekends and no holidays!

Position Overview
The
Nurse Navigator is responsible for the coordination of patient care across the
continuum within the scope of nursing practice. The navigator educates/provides
information and support to patients to guide and facilitate understanding of
treatment plans. The Nurse Navigator oversees, directs, and provides holistic,
culturally competent, and evidence-based nursing care. The Nurse Navigator is
recognized as a professional role model and clinical expert and promotes a
professional environment that supports nursing excellence and collaborative
shared decision-making.

Key Responsibilities
Works
with an interdisciplinary team throughout the continuum of care to develop and
manage the plan of care for the patient.
Provides initial and continuing education related to specific disease process,
associated treatment modality, and agreed plan of care for patient and family.
Acts as a liaison between patients, families, the health care team, community
resources and other facilities to coordinate the provision of care.
Able to work as a part of an interdisciplinary team through open, frequent, and
skilled verbal and written communication.
Must be flexible, demonstrate problem solving skills, proactively prioritize
and demonstrates healthy coping mechanisms.

Why Join Us
Work with a highly skilled, motivated, and committed team of professionals
dedicated to excellence.
Embrace a patient-centered approach and engage in multi-disciplinary
collaboration.
Competitive Comprehensive Benefit Plan.

Qualifications
Associate's
degree in Nursing required Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred
For candidates hired with an Associate degree, employment with MedStar
Wahington Hospital Center is contingent upon enrollment into an accredited BSN
program within one (1) year of employment and continuing matriculation in the
program to achieve a BSN within 5 years of the program start date. Proof of
enrollment to be submitted to Nurse Leader.
Active DC RN License
3 or more years of progressively more responsible job-related nursing in a
specialty area
Strong interpersonal and communication skills

If you are ready to make a significant impact on patient care and work in a
cutting-edge environment, we invite you to apply for the Nurse Navigator
position at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Join us in our mission to serve
our patients, those who care for them, and our communities.

This position has a hiring range of $87,318 - $157,289