**Location:** Sioux Falls, SD **Worker Type:** Regular **Work Shift:** Day Shift (United States of America) Avera Heart Hospital, isn't just a place to work, it's a family. Our 650 employees are what make the difference in our care and why we are one of the only few hospitals out of 4,000 nationwide to achieve a double 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). Be apart of something great! **Position Highlights** **Position Summary:** The RN – Discharge Navigator works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams in both the inpatient and outpatient settings of the Avera Heart Hospital to facilitate and ensure adequate post-discharge follow up and testing for patients primarily with North Central Heart. This may include the facilitation and organization of post-discharge appointments with primary care and specialty clinics as well, and serving as a resource for patients, families and nursing related to discharge processes. The RN-Discharge Navigator is a liaison among providers, nursing staff, patients and families. **Work Schedule:** Monday through Friday 8:00 am-5 pm, variable day shift, with occasional early morning/evening/weekend involvement. **Work Environment:** Work is typically performed between the hospital and clinic environments. High contact with other staff, physicians, patients, families, and representatives from outside agencies. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. **Education/Experience:** Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred. Minimum of 5 years cardiovascular nursing experience required; Clinical experience with acute and ambulatory patient flow and knowledge of scheduling post-discharge follow up preferred. **Licensure/Certification:** Registered Nurse with current state licensure or licensure from a state within the Nursing Compact **.** MN licensure required within 6 months of start date. Current BLS and ACLS certification At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward. The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444. Additional Notices: For TTY, dial 711 Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.