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UW Health

Academic medical center; cancer, pediatrics, transplants.

Registered Nurse Navigator - Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 10
Full-timeMadison, WI, USA$90.5k - $135.8k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) is required.
  • Three years of relevant clinical nursing experience are required.
  • A Registered Nurse license in the state of Wisconsin is required upon hire.
  • Basic Life Support/CPR certification is required upon hire.

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.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Master's Degree in Nursing, Social Work, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or a related field is preferred.
  • One year of relevant experience in the specific patient population being supported is preferred.
  • An applicable Oncology certification based on the patient population is preferred.

About the Company

UW Health

Academic medical center; cancer, pediatrics, transplants.

UW Health runs a 471-bed academic medical center with associated clinics, delivering patient care, teaching, and research. It provides specialized services in cancer, pediatrics, ophthalmology, surgical fields, and organ transplantation, along with broad outpatient care. Care combines inpatient treatment with outpatient clinics through multidisciplinary teams and evidence-based protocols, supported by access to clinical trials and advanced technologies. Its edge comes from the integration of clinical care with medical education and research at UW–Madison, aiming to improve outcomes and advance health for the community.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
United States
Founded
1998

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