Nurse Care Navigator & Care Coordinator

WVU Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking a specialized nurse to coordinate care for specific patient populations. The role ensures tests, referrals and scheduling align with the plan of care and involves collaboration with providers and staff across departments.

The ideal candidate must hold a current RN license, obtain BLS certification within 30 days of hire, and have relevant nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state where services are provided or a multistate license via eNLC.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on nursing assistance as required by department and patient/provider needs.
• Serve as first point of contact for patients, triaging and offering medical guidance where appropriate.
• Coordinate plan of care and act as liaison among providers, departments, other healthcare professionals and schedulers.
• Monitor and manage patient appointments, testing and labs for the target patient population.
• Assist with obtaining prior-authorizations for the patient population.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Registered Nurse license (state or multi-state via eNLC)

Job description

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking a specialized nurse to coordinate care for specific patient populations. The role ensures tests, referrals and scheduling align with the plan of care and involves collaboration with providers and staff across departments.

The ideal candidate must hold a current RN license, obtain BLS certification within 30 days of hire, and have relevant nursing experience.