Inpatient Nurse Navigator & Care Coordination Lead

Veterans Health Administration; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration is seeking an Inpatient Nurse Navigator at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin.

The role focuses on clinical leadership and advocating for patients, coordinating care with families and the healthcare team to ensure safe and timely progression across the care continuum. The position emphasizes experience in care coordination, discharge planning, and effective communication across all levels of staff and leadership to support

Qualifications

• Requires ADN or Nursing Diploma and RN licensure in the US.
• Experience in inpatient care and discharge planning is preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a clinical leader and patient advocate to coordinate care.
• Bridge the gap between patients, families, and healthcare team.
• Support safe transitions and timely progression across the continuum of care.
• Collaborate with discharge planning and post-acute care coordination.

Skills

Care coordination

Patient navigation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Registered Nurse license (RN)

Nursing Diploma

Job description

Veterans Health Administration is seeking an Inpatient Nurse Navigator at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin.

The role focuses on clinical leadership and advocating for patients, coordinating care with families and the healthcare team to ensure safe and timely progression across the care continuum. The position emphasizes experience in care coordination, discharge planning, and effective communication across all levels of staff and leadership to support