Clinical Nurse Navigator

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking qualified nursing staff to deliver specialized care and coordinate comprehensive patient plans in a fast-paced setting. The role includes direct hands-on care, triage, and acting as a liaison across departments to ensure testing, referrals, and scheduling are efficiently managed.

The candidate will educate patients, assist with prior authorizations, and participate in research activities as applicable, contributing to high-quality patient

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state where services will be provided or a multi-state RN license via eNLC.
• Background check (state) and federal if applicable.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on nursing assistance as needed for department, patient and provider needs.
• Act as first contact for patients, performing triage and providing medical advice where applicable.
• Coordinate plan of care and liaise between providers, departments, other healthcare professionals and schedulers.
• Monitor and manage patient appointments, testing and labs for the patient population.
• Assist with obtaining prior-authorizations for the patient population.
• Prepare educational material for patient use and educate/counsel patients.
• Provide specialized nursing assistance in research efforts when applicable.
• Offer guidance to nursing staff on units caring for the same patient population.
• Attend conferences or training to stay up-to-date.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient triage

Care coordination

Patient education

Research support

Education

BSN

RN license

BLS certification

Job description

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking qualified nursing staff to deliver specialized care and coordinate comprehensive patient plans in a fast-paced setting. The role includes direct hands-on care, triage, and acting as a liaison across departments to ensure testing, referrals, and scheduling are efficiently managed.

The candidate will educate patients, assist with prior authorizations, and participate in research activities as applicable, contributing to high-quality patient