Nurse Navigator I-CAPE MAY

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health in Cape May Court House seeks an experienced Orthopaedic Nurse Navigator to guide patients through their surgical journey. You will coordinate pre-operative and post-operative care, educate patients, and support discharge planning to promote optimal outcomes.

Minimum 3-5 years of nursing experience, with orthopedic or musculoskeletal focus, BSN, and current NJ RN license are required. Proficiency with EHR is essential for effective care coordination.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of nursing experience required; orthopedic, musculoskeletal, surgical, or specialty practice experience preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in patient education, care coordination, navigation, multidisciplinary collaboration, and clinical triage.
• Proficiency with EHR documentation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pre-operative and post-operative care for orthopaedic patients.
• Facilitate communication between patients and the care team.
• Provide education and support to patients and families.
• Assist with discharge planning and follow-up to promote optimal outcomes.

Skills

Nursing experience

Care coordination

Patient education

EHR proficiency

Education

BSN

Tools

EHR software

Job description

About Us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services.

Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

Short Description

The Cape May Court House Orthopaedic Nurse Navigator serves as a key clinical resource and patient advocate, guiding patients throughout their orthopaedic surgical journey. This role coordinates pre-operative and post-operative care, facilitates communication between patients and the care team, provides education and support, assists with discharge planning, and ensures timely follow-up to promote optimal outcomes. The Nurse Navigator works collaboratively with surgeons, advanced practice providers, rehabilitation services, and other healthcare professionals to deliver seamless, patient-centered care and enhance the overall patient experience.

Experience Required

Minimum 3-5 years of nursing experience required; orthopedic, musculoskeletal, surgical, or specialty practice experience preferred. Demonstrated expertise in patient education, care coordination, navigation, multidisciplinary collaboration, and clinical triage. Proficiency with EHR documentation.

Education Requirements

BSN required

License/Certification Requirements

Current NJ-RN License or if working in an office in another state, that applicable state license.

Salary Min ($)

USD $37.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $61.00