Registered Nurse Patient Navigator

Carle Health seeks an RN Navigator to guide patients through the care continuum in our Healthcare & Medical Services department. Take the next step in your career now, scroll down to read the full role description and make your application. This role coordinates care plans, educates patients and families, and facilitates communication among providers to improve outcomes and patient experience. The RN Navigator assesses clinical needs, removes barriers to care, and supports timely appointments, diagnostics, and treatments. Working closely with an interdisciplinary team, this nurse champions patient safety, quality standards, and evidence-based practice while contributing to program development, data tracking, and performance improvement initiatives. Coordinate and navigate patients through the continuum of care Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and develop care plans Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, and resources Facilitate communication between patients, providers, and community resources Monitor progress, follow up on test results, and ensure timely appointments Identify and remove barriers to care and escalate clinical concerns Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the EMR Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on quality and safety initiatives Use evidence-based guidelines to support clinical decision-making Participate in program development, data tracking, and performance improvement Clinical assessment Care coordination Patient xevrcyc education Electronic medical records (EMR) documentation Interdisciplinary collaboration Discharge planning Utilization of evidence-based guidelines Time management Data tracking and reporting Knowledge of community health resources Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Active RN license Oncology Nurse Navigator certification (preferred) BLS certification ACLS certification (preferred) Case management or care coordination experience