Nurse Navigator

Valley Children's Healthcare; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Children's Maternal Fetal Center seeks an RN Navigator to serve as the clinical expert, patient advocate and care coordinator for high-risk pregnancies. You will work with physicians, APPs, nurses and the care team to ensure timely access to services and continuity of care for families across California's Central Valley.

The role involves guiding patients through complex healthcare systems, providing education and support, and coordinating care across multiple specialties.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing is required.
• BSN preferred.
• Current California RN license is required.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a related clinical nursing specialty preferred.
• Experience in maternal-fetal medicine or care coordination is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee patient care across the pregnancy journey.
• Act as clinical resource, education and support for patients and families.
• Collaborate with physicians, APPs, nurses and multidisciplinary teams.
• Facilitate communication among providers, patients and families.

Skills

Nursing principles

Clinical assessment

Communication

Care coordination

Advocacy

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Job description

About Valley Children's Maternal Fetal Center

At Valley Children's Maternal Fetal Center, we provide specialized care for mothers experiencing high-risk pregnancies and for unborn babies who may require advanced medical care before or after birth. Our maternal-fetal medicine specialists are experts in managing complex pregnancies, including those complicated by hypertension, diabetes, advanced maternal age, seizure disorders, bleeding, preterm labor and other maternal or fetal conditions.

As part of Valley Children's commitment to keeping exceptional care close to home, our Maternal Fetal Center brings together board-certified maternal-fetal medicine physicians and a multidisciplinary team of pediatric subspecialists to deliver comprehensive, coordinated care for mothers and babies throughout California's Central Valley.

Position Summary

The RN Navigator serves as a clinical expert, patient advocate and care coordinator for patients receiving services through the Maternal Fetal Center. Working collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses and the interdisciplinary healthcare team, the RN Navigator coordinates and oversees patient care throughout the pregnancy journey, ensuring timely access to services, continuity of care and exceptional patient outcomes.

This role serves as the primary clinical resource for patients and families, providing education, guidance and support while helping them navigate complex healthcare systems and treatment plans. The RN Navigator uses advanced clinical judgment and specialized knowledge in maternal-fetal medicine to identify patient needs, coordinate care across multiple specialties and healthcare settings, and facilitate communication among providers, patients and families.

The RN Navigator also collaborates across departments and with community providers to ensure seamless transitions of care, improve the patient experience and support high-quality clinical outcomes.

This position practices within the scope of the California Nursing Practice Act, organizational policies and procedures, and under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Licensure

• Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license required

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a related clinical nursing specialty preferred
• Experience in maternal-fetal medicine, obstetrics, women's health or care coordination is highly desirable

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of nursing principles, evidence-based clinical practice and healthcare systems
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, patient education and care coordination abilities
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams across multiple departments and healthcare organizations
• Demonstrated ability to advocate for patients and families while navigating complex healthcare needs

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The qualifications listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.