Ambulatory Nurse Navigator I

Orlando Health, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health, Inc. is seeking an Ambulatory Nurse Navigator I at Wiregrass Ranch Hospital. This full-time position supports 2-3 physicians, guiding patients from pre-surgery scheduling through discharge and the 21‑day follow-up.

You will coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team and serve as a main contact for patients and families. The ideal candidate holds a BSN, an active Florida RN license, and at least 2 years of RN experience, with preferred navigation or care coordination exposure

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• RN license in Florida.
• 2+ years of RN experience.
• Experience in navigation or care coordination preferred.
• BLS/Healthcare Provider certification required; specialty certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports 2-3 physicians from the start of the surgery schedule through discharge and up to the 21‑day check‑in.
• Coordinates care across the multidisciplinary team and serves as the point of contact for patients and families.
• Performs nursing assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation per the nursing process and standards of practice.

Skills

Care coordination

Patient advocacy

Nursing process

Education

BSN

Job description

Position Summary

Ambulatory Nurse Navigator I

Wiregrass Ranch Hospital

OHJOI PATIENT NAVIGATORS Department

Full-Time - Monday - Friday

40 hours per week

A Brief Overview

OHJOI Navigators support 2-3 physicians each and follow their patients from the start of the surgery schedule, through discharge, and up to the 21‑day check‑in.

What you will do

Enhances the patient experience by providing seamless navigation and supportive care transition services across the care continuum. Collaborates with all members of the multidisciplinary team to coordinate and consistently manage patient care by serving as a point of contact for patients and families. Systematically and continually performs the functions of assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care according to the nursing process and specialty nursing society standards of practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Assumes responsibility for and collaborates with the clinical leader on professional development and continuing education.
• Meets all mandatory and developmental requirements for Orlando Health and the unit/department.
• Two (2) years of experience as a registered nurse.
• Experience within the specialty and/or navigation or care coordination/management experience preferred.
• Meets unit/department specific performance competencies and may be required to take specialty courses or training to qualify.
• Maintains license as an RN in the state of Florida.
• Maintains current BLS/healthcare provider certification.
• Where applicable, current nursing certification in the specialty area of care is preferred at hire; otherwise, it must be completed within one (1) year of hire/placement and maintained while in the role (e.g., Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) certification, Congestive Heart Failure Nurse (CHFN) certification, Orthopedic Nurse Certification (ONC), etc.).