Registered Nurse (RN) Patient Navigator, Continuing Care & Senior Services - Days

**10,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by March 31, 2025. Terms and Conditions apply**
The Nurse Patient Navigator functions as a Nurse Patient Navigator and serves as an advocate, interpreter, educator and counselor for a group of patients.

The Nurse Patient Navigator manages the care of assigned patients in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high quality and comprehensive healthcare and ancillary services.

The Nurse Patient Navigator serves as the single point of contact to assigned patients and caregivers.

The Nurse Patient Navigator remains a support system to patients and caregivers throughout the patient’s treatment.

The Nurse Patient Navigator uses clinical/nursing knowledge and skills in the performance of job responsibilities.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:
Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:
Current RN licensure in Virginia
AHA BLS Certification
Specialty Nursing Certification in either Nurse Navigation or area of specialty within one year of hire in position

Experience REQUIRED:
Minimum of three (3) years of relevant clinical experience in nursing, patient education; case management and/or navigation
Previous experience in specialty area

Experience PREFERRED:
Previous nurse navigation or leadership experience
Experience within an academic, teaching hospital

Education/training REQUIRED:
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing

Education/training PREFERRED:
Master’ Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing

Independent action(s) required:
Follows documented physician/licensed independent provider medical/treatment orders.
Practices within the boundaries of the regulations governing the practice of nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Practice is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nursing and established national nursing practice standards. All practice is guided by and follows the VCUHS policies and procedures and established practice guidelines.
Organizes and plans work with input from the patient/family with specific outcomes identified.
Demonstrates use of sound clinical judgment based on nursing knowledge/experience.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A

Additional position requirements:
Positions are primarily weekday work but may be expected to work into the evening or on the weekend, depending on assignment.
May be required to go to all VCUHS locations.

Age Specific groups served:
As appropriate based on unit assignment

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
Physical - Lifting less than 20 lbs.
Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive): Repetitive motion
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

Navigation enhancement is critical for managing value along the continuum because:

- Continuing Care & Senior Services Nurse Navigators are an advanced task force that supports high-risk patients as they navigate their care journey.

- Continuing Care & Senior Services Nurse Navigators work with physicians and other case managers/navigators along the continuum to help execute an appropriate plan of care.

- Recovery can take time as well as require multiple treatment protocols — and the Continuing Care & Senior Services Nurse Navigators maintain close contact with patients and their support teams.

- Continuing Care & Senior Services Nurse Navigators identify, and take on hospital cases and continue to play a role in the patient’s care.

- Continuing Care & Senior Services Nurse Navigators make sure information and care plans transition as patients transition to other levels of care. 

- Our Continuum Integration Center is a scalable RN/SW resource with standardized care