Nurse Navigator II: Preop Care & Optimization

ChristianaCare; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 88,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous paid time off

403(b) retirement savings plan

Career development opportunities

Job summary

ChristianaCare in Wilmington seeks a Nurse Navigator II for the Center for Surgical Optimization (CSO) to guide patients through preoperative optimization and education. This is a salaried, day-shift role supporting the CSO team.

You will collaborate with surgeons, PCPs, specialists, and anesthesia to ensure timely, coordinated care and optimal surgical readiness. The Nurse Navigator advances patient education and satisfaction while reducing delays.

Qualifications

• BSN degree required.
• 3+ years of clinical experience in Perianesthesia care.
• Delaware RN licensure required; BLS/CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete preoperative health assessment and perioperative history for surgery candidates.
• Review documentation and revise CSO care plans with providers.
• Educate patients and families using teach-back and coordinate with care teams.
• Coordinate with surgeons, PCPs, specialists, anesthesiology, and CSO team for optimized pathways.
• Monitor patient progress toward optimization and discharge planning.

Skills

Nurse Navigator

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Delaware RN licensure required

BLS/CPR Certification

Job description

ChristianaCare in Wilmington seeks a Nurse Navigator II for the Center for Surgical Optimization (CSO) to guide patients through preoperative optimization and education. This is a salaried, day-shift role supporting the CSO team.

You will collaborate with surgeons, PCPs, specialists, and anesthesia to ensure timely, coordinated care and optimal surgical readiness. The Nurse Navigator advances patient education and satisfaction while reducing delays.