Cardiac Care RN Navigator
Company: Portsmouth Regional Hospital
Location: Portsmouth
Posted on: July 10, 2025
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Job Description:
Description Introduction Do you want to be appreciated daily?
Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic
for patients. At Portsmouth Regional Hospital our nurses set us
apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a Cardiac
Care Nurse Navigator RN to join our healthcare family. Benefits
Portsmouth Regional Hospital, 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. At Portsmouth Regional Hospital, our
nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse’s path and
purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career
path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our
scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that
fits their life – for life – and empowers their passion for patient
care. Apply today for our Cardiac Care Nurse Navigator RN
opportunity. Job Summary and Qualifications POSITION SUMMARY: The
Cardiac Care Nurse Navigator is responsible for care of the
cardiovascular patient throughout the continuum of care.
Responsibilities include: The Cardiac Care Nurse Navigator
functions on the multidisciplinary team as an advocate,
interpreter, educator and counselor for cardiology, cardiac
surgical, vascular and patients deemed high risk for advanced
cardiac disease. He/she is responsible for ensuring all adult
patients who seek cardiac care at this facility receive quality and
comprehensive services. He/she will coordinate patient care
throughout the continuum in collaboration with the
multidisciplinary team. He/she will serve as a clinical resource
with expertise in cardiac procedures and advancing cardiac care
management. He/she will serve as a liaison throughout the facility
and in the community regarding services provided for this unique
patient population. He/she will provide expert nursing care, which
includes collaboration with direct clinical practice, consultation,
education, outreach and research. SPECIFIC ELEMENTS AND ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS Demonstrates the knowledge, skill, and coordination to
provide nursing care and guidance to the cardiac, cardiac surgical,
vascular and patients deemed high risk for advanced cardiac disease
from screening to survivorship. Systematically and continually
performs the functions of assessing, planning, implementing and
evaluating the care according to the nursing process, current ACC,
TVT and STS standards. Provides education and information to the
patient and family, helping to make the care seamless, continuous
and comprehensive. Initiates and documents patient teaching
including family and significant others based on assessment of
needs. Responds to patient request for information regarding the
disease process, expected side effects of treatment and community
resources. Responds to patient request for information regarding
the disease process, expected side effects of treatment and
community resources. Uses appropriate patient Education
documentation modality. Supports the patient during difficult
decision-making periods. Assists multidisciplinary team in
coordination of advanced therapies and treatments or end of life
care for patient and family. Functions in an organized and time
conscious manner. The Navigator partners with patients, families,
the interdisciplinary team and community resources to provide
well-coordinated, timely, compassionate, exemplary,
interdisciplinary care. The Navigator communicates with all members
of the healthcare team, as appropriate about patient/family needs
and concerns Initiates and performs on-going review of policies
related to service provided. Where appropriate, updates or writes
new policies to enhance professional practice Serves as a resource
for community educational events, such as health fairs, screenings,
symposiums and lectures as well as staff education. Presentations
to physicians and other stakeholders regarding quality of programs.
Quality projects, in collaboration with the CV Admin team Maintains
ongoing database of patient encounters and outcomes What
qualifications you will need: Associate Degree in Nursing
Registered Nurse, or Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP), State of
NH or compact state 3-7 years related experience with adult and
geriatric populations RN, NP open heart, critical care experience
Advanced Cardiac Life support must be obtained within 90 days of
employment start date Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained
within 30 days of employment start date Situated in Portsmouth, NH,
Portsmouth Regional Hospital is a premier 234-bed acute care
facility that offers exceptional healthcare services to the
Seacoast region of Massachusetts, Maine, and New Hampshire. This
hospital is the sole ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center on the
Seacoast of New Hampshire, making it an essential resource for the
community. It boasts the region's only comprehensive heart and
vascular program, along with 24/7 comprehensive neurosurgical and
stroke clot retrieval programs for both hemorrhagic and ischemic
strokes. Portsmouth Regional Hospital is owned by HCA Healthcare, a
respected healthcare provider that runs three hospitals, an
ambulatory surgery center, two freestanding emergency rooms, an
urgent care center, and 46 physician practices in New Hampshire.
HCA Healthcare has 2,600 colleagues and 554 physicians on staff,
provides $15.8 million in uncompensated care, and pays $43.8
million in taxes annually. Its other hospitals in New Hampshire
include Parkland Medical Center in Derry, Frisbie Memorial Hospital
in Rochester, and freestanding emergency rooms in Seabrook and
Dover. In 2023, a third freestanding emergency room is expected to
open in Plaistow. 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 cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured
discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "The great hospitals
will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the
really great institutions will provide care with warmth,
compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder Join a family that cares about every
stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our
Cardiac Care Nurse Navigator RN opening. Apply today and a member
of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out. 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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