Compassionate Patient Care Navigator

LifePoint Health; Henderson (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LifePoint Health seeks a Nurse Navigator to guide patients through their care journey in our community-based facilities. You will coordinate appointments, referrals, and services while ensuring timely access to care.

You will assess patient needs, provide education, support transitions between settings, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and allied health teams to improve quality, safety, and outcomes. Strong clinical judgment and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical judgment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Passion for compassionate, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Guide patients through their care journey and coordinate care needs.
• Coordinate appointments, referrals, and services to ensure timely access to care.
• Assess patient needs and provide education to patients and families.
• Support transitions between care settings and teams.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and allied health staff to improve quality, safety and outcomes.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Patient-centered care

Job description

LifePoint Health seeks a Nurse Navigator to guide patients through their care journey in our community-based facilities. You will coordinate appointments, referrals, and services while ensuring timely access to care.

You will assess patient needs, provide education, support transitions between settings, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and allied health teams to improve quality, safety, and outcomes. Strong clinical judgment and excellent communication are essential.