CHF Registered Nurse Navigator - Performance Improvement

CHF Registered Nurse Navigator - Performance Improvement Penn State Health - St. Joseph Medical Center The Heart Failure (HF) Nurse Navigator is responsible for coordinating and facilitating the care of patients diagnosed with heart failure across the healthcare continuum. The navigator functions as a central resource for patients, families, and the multidisciplinary care team to ensure evidence-based, coordinated, and patient-centered care. Under the guidance of the East Region Performance Improvement Manager, the HF Nurse Navigator supports the Heart Failure Program through proactive patient identification, care coordination, education, and performance improvement initiatives aimed at improving clinical outcomes and reducing preventable utilization. This role maintains a strong emphasis on patient and caregiver engagement, care plan comprehension, and transitions of care, which are key drivers of reduced readmissions and improved heart failure outcomes. The navigator collaborates closely with the HF Program Coordinator, Critical Care Unit Coordinator, physicians and advanced practice providers, care coordinators, social workers, clinic staff, Community Paramedicine teams, and Clinical RX-2-Go Pharmacists to ensure seamless care delivery across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Nursing Three (3) years of nursing experience Currently licensed to practice as a registered nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) certification within one (1) year of hire AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – required prior to the end of the orientation period AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) – required prior to the end of the orientation period Preferred Qualifications ED, Med Surg or ICU Experience Benefits Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton) Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities. Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination. #J-18808-Ljbffr Penn State Health