Nurse Navigator: Expert Care Coordination

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Nurse Navigator to coordinate multidisciplinary patient care using a nursing process. The nurse collaborates with patients, families, and the healthcare team to plan and schedule care, ensuring safety and quality in every step.

The role requires a BSN, IL RN license, BLS, and strong English communication. Responsibilities include patient assessment, referrals, care coordination, and supporting transitions in care within an academic medical setting.

Qualifications

• Current experience within the past five years.
• Completion of an accredited Registered Nurse program with a BSN and RN License in the state of Illinois (LIC RN).
• CERT BLS. Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Consistently works within the framework of the Illinois Practice Act for Nursing and ANA Standards of Professional Nursing Practice.
• Ability to assess and determine situations requiring an interpreter and to use interpreter services effectively.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with patient, family and healthcare team while upholding ANA standards.
• Assesses patient and family care needs and initiates referrals.
• Collects and analyzes data for new patients and coordinates multidisciplinary care.
• Triages information and schedules patients for multidisciplinary clinics.
• Assists in creating a care plan and coordinates transitions in care.
• Utilizes evidence and research findings to guide practice decisions.
• Keeps informed about current research trials and collaborates with research staff.
• Serves as a resource to staff regarding prospective patient information.

Skills

BLS certification

English communication

Nursing assessment

Education

BSN

RN License IL

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Nurse Navigator to coordinate multidisciplinary patient care using a nursing process. The nurse collaborates with patients, families, and the healthcare team to plan and schedule care, ensuring safety and quality in every step.

The role requires a BSN, IL RN license, BLS, and strong English communication. Responsibilities include patient assessment, referrals, care coordination, and supporting transitions in care within an academic medical setting.