Nurse Navigator: Patient Care Pathway Advocate

Azza HealthCare Agency; Crystal Lake (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency seeks a Compassionate Nurse Navigator to guide patients and families through the care continuum. The role focuses on coordinating appointments, educating patients about diagnoses and treatment options, and acting as a primary clinical resource and advocate across the care team.

The nurse will develop comprehensive care plans, manage symptoms, and ensure timely follow-up while facilitating smooth transitions and reducing barriers to treatment, in alignment with the

Qualifications

• Strong clinical nursing knowledge and patient-centered communication skills.
• Ability to educate and support patients and families with compassion and clarity.
• Excellent coordination and advocacy skills across providers and community services.
• Sound judgment in care planning, symptom management, and care transitions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate appointments and support patients throughout the care journey.
• Educate patients on diagnoses, treatment options, and care plans.
• Serve as a primary clinical resource and patient advocate.
• Develop and coordinate care planning, symptom management, and follow-up needs.
• Communicate promptly and effectively with physicians, specialists, and community resources.
• Support smooth transitions of care and help reduce barriers to treatment.
• Promote adherence to treatment recommendations while upholding organizational values of teamwork, innovation, and clinical excellence.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Patient-centered communication

Education and support for patients &\u

Coordination and advocacy

Care planning judgment

Job description

Azza HealthCare Agency seeks a Compassionate Nurse Navigator to guide patients and families through the care continuum. The role focuses on coordinating appointments, educating patients about diagnoses and treatment options, and acting as a primary clinical resource and advocate across the care team.

The nurse will develop comprehensive care plans, manage symptoms, and ensure timely follow-up while facilitating smooth transitions and reducing barriers to treatment, in alignment with the