Nurse Navigator
Company: St. David's Cardiology
Location: Cedar Park
Posted on: March 4, 2026
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Job Description:
Introduction Do you want to join an organization that invests in
you as a(an) Nurse Navigator? At St. David's Cardiology, you come
first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs
to support our incredible team members over the course of three
years. Benefits St. David's Cardiology offers a total rewards
package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of
our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at
no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and
behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services
and free AirMed medical transportation. Additional options for
dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible
spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident,
critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance,
identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care
coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. Free
counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and
financial wellbeing 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of
pay (based on years of service) Employee Stock Purchase Plan with
10% off HCA Healthcare stock Family support through fertility and
family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto
repair, event planning and more Consumer discounts through Abenity
and Consumer Discounts Retirement readiness, rollover assistance
services and preferred banking partnerships Education assistance
(tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent
scholarships) Colleague recognition program Time Away From Work
Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term
disability coverage and leaves of absence) Employee Health
Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to
full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn more
about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by
location. You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact
on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a
difference. We are looking for a dedicated Nurse Navigator like you
to be a part of our team. Job Summary and Qualifications GENERAL
SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The Nurse Navigator is a registered nurse who
possesses advanced knowledge and skill in the area of cardiac
nursing. Makes decisions of moderate difficulty. Handles
confidential information regarding patient records. Operates and
analyzes telemetry cardiac monitors, exercise equipment and patient
evaluation tools. May be required to make critical decisions
concerning the initiative of emergency medical procedures. DUTIES
INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO: · Assists in the daily operations of
the outpatient heart failure clinic. · Maintains QC on equipment,
crash cart and refrigerators. · Monitors temperature, humidity, and
barometric pressure in stress MVO2 procedure room. · Monitors
telemetry and patient condition during outpatient stress tests. ·
Manages and monitors patients receiving infusions of inotropes in
clinic. Correctly calculates doses and confirms by second method. ·
Administers medications to outpatients as ordered. · Educates
patients regarding heart failure, treatment, medications, and
palliative care options. · Facilitates referral of patients for
consultations with Dietician, Social Services, Palliative care,
Pharmacy, and Cardiology as needed. · Communicates with Advanced
Practice Nurse and/or Cardiologist as needed to provide optimal
patient care. · Performs 6-minute hall walk test with patients. ·
Performs venipuncture to obtain blood samples, IV access, and
administration of medication. · Rooms patients while obtaining
routine V/S and completing a review of systems. · Documents patient
treatment regularly and accurately according to departmental
policy. · Documents legible and concise entries in the medical
record. · Documents complete medical history on each patient on
initial session and updated medical record appropriately with each
visit. · Performs medication reconciliation on each visit. ·
Performs appropriate patient preparation for each visit and/or
procedure · Assists with inpatient heart failure patient care
optimization. · Assist with identification of inpatients with heart
failure · Facilitate transfer of patients with advanced heart
failure to the heart failure POD. · Identify patients who meet
criteria for referral to heart failure clinic and facilitate that
referral and appointments. · Provides education to inpatient heart
failure patients. · Collects data on inpatient heart failure
patients. · Follow-up phone calls to discharged heart failure
patients within 72 hours of discharge. · Ensures and documents
scheduled appointment with home health agency, heart failure
clinic, or cardiologist within 7 days of discharge from hospital ·
Initiates advanced cardiac life support measures according to SAMC
protocols in the event of a cardiac emergency. · Provides
appropriate education to all patients. · Teaches patients and
families understanding, treatment and management of cardiovascular
disorders. · Document patient’s education, the patient’s
understanding and/or a follow-up plan. · Facilitates family
participation in the teaching plan. · Familiar with current
standards of practice and clinical and inpatient protocols. ·
Adheres to exercise protocols and responds to adverse reactions
appropriately. · Makes recommendations to the heart failure nurse
manager program changes, updates or revisions to promote continuous
quality care. · Assists the heart failure staff in
representing/promoting the heart failure program to the community
and hospital/medical staff. · Becomes familiar with the ACC/AHA
guidelines of Heart Failure. · Demonstrates effective communication
and organizational skills, and evidence of professional
development. · Promotes interdepartmental cooperation and acts as a
liaison in problem solving for assigned programs. · Reacts
appropriately to patient behavior. · Maintains required
certification and actively seeks further development in the area of
heart failure through the use of hospital and outside resources. ·
In a timely manner, clearly communicates identified problems with
the Heart failure nurse manager or patient problems with
appropriate referring physicians · Performs miscellaneous job
duties as assigned in the absence of the nurse manager or
supervisor. · Maintains a flexible working schedule to allow for
clinic coverage EDUCATION: • Graduate of an approved school for
registered nurses and current license to practice nursing in the
state of Texas. Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
preferred. Certification as a heart failure nurse preferred (CHFN)
EXPERIENCE: • Minimal 2 years’ experience as a RN with 1-2 years’
experience working with cardiac patients, preferably on a telemetry
unit or coronary care unit. Has been directly involved in education
to and care of the patient with coronary heart disease, including
heart failure. CERTIFICATION/LICENSE: • Current license to practice
nursing in the State of Texas • BLS required per policy • ACLS
preferred per policy KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • The
employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills
necessary to provide care based upon physical, social, educational,
safety and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients
served in the assigned service area. The skill and knowledge needed
to provide such care may be gained through education, training or
experience. Supporting HCA Healthcare's 186 hospitals and 2,400
sites of care, Physician Services plays a crucial role as the main
entry point for patients looking for high-quality healthcare within
the HCA Healthcare system. With a focus on meeting the needs of our
patients at all access points, Physician Services is dedicated to
implementing innovative, physician-driven, value-added solutions to
assist physicians in providing high-quality, patient-centered care,
aligning with our mission to care for and enhance human life. HCA
Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical
Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In
recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in
costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and
other uncompensated expenses. "Good people beget good people."- Dr.
Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder We are a family 270,000
dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing
applications for our Nurse Navigator opening. Qualified candidates
will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join
our community of caring! We are an equal opportunity employer. We
do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national
origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran
status, or disability status.
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