**Job Description:** The RN Navigator, or Nurse Navigator, is a registered nurse who acts as a patient advocate and care coordinator, guiding patients through the healthcare system as it relates to Intermountain Health’s front range cardiovascular clinics. The RN Navigator provides education, support, and facilitates communication between different healthcare providers to ensure timely and appropriate care. This position is a part of the cardiovascular support team which includes handling urgent patient issues sent from the Contact Center team, reviewing referral requests from primary care offices, and addressing critical hospital referrals. Responsibilities also involve analysis of new patient medical records prior to their first cardiovascular visit to screen for pre-testing needs. The Nurse Navigator is recognized as a clinical expert and promotes a professional environment that supports nursing excellence and collaborative shared decision-making. **Job Description:** RNs at Intermountain Health are committed to providing patient centered care while demonstrating our values of Integrity, Trust, Excellence, Accountability, and Mutual Respect.  If you are interested in contributing to our mission of helping people live the healthiest lives possible- come join our team! **Additional** **scope of responsibility:** + Handles and directs calls from patients that have an urgent cardiology concern; calls may vary from routine to emergent triage circumstances. Follows recommended triage protocol formats and directs patients to next care steps. Demonstrates professionalism, efficiency, and sound clinical judgement while interacting with patients and colleagues. + Provides clinical guidance to both the Intake and Authorization Teams concerning incoming referrals from primary care offices or other referring providers. Guides decisions regarding a patient’s plan of care and the appropriate cardiology subspecialty to which they are directed if necessary. In addition to patient outreach, the RN Navigator often will contact the referring provider to obtain additional information or clarification regarding patient condition. May also be involved in arranging peer to peer consultations. + Reviews incoming patient referrals from Intermountain hospital emergency departments and inpatient providers advising a patient’s next care steps. Contacts these patients following their discharge and promotes the Intermountain Health cardiovascular clinics for their follow-up care. + Complex scheduling of procedural and diagnostic testing appointments for multiple clinics and providers based on diagnosis and provider/clinic preferences; must be able to follow pre-determined protocols for scheduling and provide pretest instructions to the patient. + Analysis of new patient chart or medical record information following protocols to assess if pre-testing is necessary to assist the cardiologist in their initial diagnosis and treatment plan. Requires knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and their manipulation, electronic medical record navigation (EPIC), organization skills, and the ability to quickly review medical information and/or other patient information. + Works as liaison between contact center, intake team, authorization team and clinical staff to ensure patients are served efficiently and effectively. Partners with clinical staff for pre-visit preparation as needed. Collaborates with clinic caregivers to provide patient information, diagnosis, and any care coordination concerns. + Actively participates in quality improvement initiatives. Meets performance standards, call metrics, and volume metrics as outlined by the department leadership. In addition to the specific tasks listed, the placement holder may be asked to perform other tasks as needed related to the overall duties of the position.   **Posting Specifics:** + Benefits Eligible: Yes + Shift Details: The hours are Monday- Friday – 8a to 5pm (this position will be a hybrid position once a 90-day orientation in house has been successfully completed) + Location: This position is located in the Foothills Medical Office Building located on the i70 Campus with Intermountain Health Lutheran Medical Center **Benefits:**   Intermountain Healthcare offers a generous benefits package that contributes to the overall health and compensation of each caregiver.  To learn about additional Intermountain benefits for the Peaks region please click here:    **Minimum Qualifications:** + ASN / ADN from an accredited program with the ability to obtain your BSN from an accredited program within four (4) years of hire unless you possess a minimum of fifteen (15) years of proven continuous Registered Nurse experience in an acute care setting, required  + Current Colorado RN license or compact license with the ability to obtain Colorado RN license, required  + Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association is required prior to start   **Preferred Qualifications:** + Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN). Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified. + Experience preferred - minimum of 2 years of outpatient ambulatory clinic experience with a strong focus in cardiology. **Physical Requirements:** **Location:** Foothills Medical Office Bldg **Work City:** Wheat Ridge **Work State:** Colorado **Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 40 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $36.35 - $54.53 We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/employee-benefits/) , and for our Colorado and Montana based caregivers (http://www.sclhealthbenefits.org) . Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. All positions subject to close without notice.