Cardiac RN Navigator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Cardiac RN Navigator

Location: Austin, TX. Fully on-site Monday-Friday (8am-5pm, no nights/weekends)

Compensation: $33 – $40 / hour, based on years of experience

Benefits: Medical and annual merit increases (typically in July), growth opportunities into an RN Supervisor position, and a collaborative team environment.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to support an outpatient Heart Failure Clinic and provide specialized care to patients with heart failure and pulmonary hypertension (PH). This individual will work closely with the President and Owner of the organization, who specializes in pulmonary hypertension and heart failure and sees approximately 25 patients per day.

This is a great opportunity for an RN with hands-on cardiac experience to work directly alongside physician leadership, support patient care coordination, and play an important role in the continued growth of the clinic. The ideal candidate will have experience working one-on-one with heart failure patients, familiarity with pulmonary hypertension, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with a team of 8–9 other nurses.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily outpatient heart failure clinic operations and coordinate patient care
• Conduct 6-minute walk tests, obtain vital signs, and complete patient assessments
• Educate patients and families on heart failure, cardiovascular conditions, medications, and treatment plans
• Coordinate referrals to specialists, including cardiology, pharmacy, dieticians, social services, and palliative care
• Perform and interpret cardiac and vascular testing, including ECG/EKGs, Holter monitors, and event monitor setups
• Evaluate and monitor cardiovascular devices, including pacemakers
• Complete medication reconciliation and maintain accurate patient records and test results
• Support inpatient heart failure patients by identifying care needs, coordinating transfers, and facilitating referrals to the heart failure clinic
• Conduct post-discharge follow-up calls within 72 hours and help ensure follow-up appointments are scheduled within seven days
• Communicate with Advanced Practice Nurses, Cardiologists, and other clinical team members to ensure continuity of care
• Prepare patients for appointments and procedures while maintaining efficient clinic flow
• Maintain clinical equipment, crash carts, and refrigerator quality control
• Respond to patient calls, assist with general nursing needs, and support daily clinic operations
• Initiate ACLS interventions when necessary and maintain compliance with infection control and patient safety standards
• Maintain required certifications and stay current with clinical standards and best practices

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Hands-on experience working one-on-one with patients experiencing heart failure
• Experience with pulmonary hypertension (PH) strongly preferred
• Familiarity with 6-minute walk tests and cardiac patient assessments
• Cardiac experience in a cardiac group preferred, followed by inpatient or outpatient clinic experience
• Experience with ECG/EKGs, Holter monitors, event monitors, and cardiovascular devices preferred
• Intermediate computer skills; Epic experience is a plus
• Strong organizational, time management, and task management skills
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating with physicians and clinical teams
• Strong patient education and care coordination skills

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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