Nurse Navigator: Care Coordination & Patient Access

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Nurse Navigator to accompany patients through the care continuum in collaboration with surgeons and providers. You will assess patient and family educational, financial, psychosocial, nutritional, and clinical needs, and connect families to resources within the health system and community.

You will also assess eligibility for clinical trials and help patients access appropriate care and services, supporting the care team with independent judgment and

Qualifications

• Graduate of licensed school of nursing with RN license.
• At least 5 years of clinical experience in a relevant clinical specialty.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Strong organizational, time management, and critical thinking RN skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment with physicians and families.

Responsibilities

• Navigate patient care with surgeons/providers; assess patient and family educational, financial, psychosocial, nutritional, and clinical needs.
• Connect patients and families to resources within the health system and the community.
• Assess eligibility for clinical trials and facilitate access to care.

Skills

RN with clinical experience

MS Office proficiency

Strong organizational skills

Critical thinking

Independent working

Education

RN license

BSN (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Nurse Navigator to accompany patients through the care continuum in collaboration with surgeons and providers. You will assess patient and family educational, financial, psychosocial, nutritional, and clinical needs, and connect families to resources within the health system and community.

You will also assess eligibility for clinical trials and help patients access appropriate care and services, supporting the care team with independent judgment and