Registered Nurse - Heart Failure Navigator

This position is located at the University Drive campus.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Rounding on inpatient daily to ensure that Heart failure patients receive proper education and care coordination prior to discharge. Post - Discharge Follow up call withing three days of discharge. Use Risk assessment tool and identify patients at High risk for readmission High risk patient is followed more closely and that is customized to each patient. Education is provided to family or a designated support person. Refers Patients to Home Telehealth Program if eligible. Reviews daily Loop diuretics list to ensure HF service is consulted. IV Diuretic Clinic Will see all patients admitted to this clinic. Reviews and Triages heart failure Consults Education with inpatient staff and Resident Actively Participates in Cardiac rehabs weekly care meetings. Additional duties as assigned. Active Member of the CLC Track readmission rates All patients are followed up three days post discharge and 30days post discharge. If the patient is determined high risk, they will follow up weekly at minimum Additional duties as assigned Preferred Experience: A dedicated Registered Nurse with over four years of progressive clinical experience in advanced cardiac care, including specialized work in heart failure management, Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) coordination, and Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) operations. Demonstrated expertise in guiding complex cardiac patients through transitions of care, optimizing heart failure treatment plans, and providing comprehensive education to patients and families. Strong background collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support evidence-based practice, improve outcomes, and reduce readmissions for high-risk cardiac populations. Experienced in monitoring hemodynamics, managing advanced cardiac therapies, and coordinating LVAD care including device assessments, patient training, and emergency response readiness. Proven ability to serve as a clinical resource, advocate, and navigator for patients with chronic and acute heart failure, ensuring continuity of care across inpatient, outpatient, and specialty services. Skilled in patient-centered communication, care coordination, and early identification of decompensation to promote safety and stability VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 7:30- 4:00pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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