Nurse Navigator: Care Coordination & Patient Advocacy

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 6,006,336 - 10,750,790; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL is seeking a Clinical Nurse Navigator to provide care coordination, follow-up and patient support to improve health outcomes.

Requires Illinois RN licensure, a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing, and at least three years of RN experience, with excellent written and verbal communication. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data-entry, ability to coordinate appointments and follow-up care.

Qualifications

• Illinois RN licensure required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Master’s degree in Nursing required.
• At least three years of registered nurse experience required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and ensures compliance of policies and procedures.
• Provides consultation in specialty area to health care providers.
• Offers guidance and emotional support to patients regarding follow-up and treatment plans.
• Arranges appointments with patients and reviews testing procedures.
• Contacts patients to remind about appointments and assists in scheduling/rescheduling.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Communication skills

BLS certification

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL is seeking a Clinical Nurse Navigator to provide care coordination, follow-up and patient support to improve health outcomes.

Requires Illinois RN licensure, a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing, and at least three years of RN experience, with excellent written and verbal communication. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data-entry, ability to coordinate appointments and follow-up care.