Nurse Patient Navigator RN Breast Imaging Clinic Days

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Virginia seeks a Nurse Patient Navigator to advocate and manage care for patients, serving as an interpreter and educator. The ideal candidate will possess a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, current RN licensure in Virginia, and a minimum of three years of clinical nursing experience. Responsibilities include coordinating care, patient education, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive healthcare delivery. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available for offers accepted before February 28, 2026.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible compact state licensure.
• Minimum of three years of relevant clinical experience in nursing.
• Experience in specialty area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and plans work with patient input.
• Demonstrates sound clinical judgment based on nursing knowledge.
• Ensures high quality healthcare through collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Patient education

Case management

Communication skills

Clinical judgment

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

$10,000 sign-on bonus available for offers accepted prior to February 28, 2026. Terms and conditions apply.

The Nurse Patient Navigator functions as a Nurse Patient Navigator and serves as an advocate, interpreter, educator and counselor for a group of patients.

The Nurse Patient Navigator manages the care of assigned patients in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high quality and comprehensive healthcare and ancillary services.

The Nurse Patient Navigator serves as the single point of contact to assigned patients and caregivers.

The Nurse Patient Navigator remains a support system to patients and caregivers throughout the patient’s treatment.

The Nurse Patient Navigator uses clinical/nursing knowledge and skills in the performance of job responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Organizes and plans work with input from the patient/family with specific outcomes identified. Demonstrates use of sound clinical judgment based on nursing knowledge/experience. All practice is guided by and follows the VCUHS policies and procedures and established practice guidelines. Independent action(s) required: Follows documented physician/licensed independent provider medical/treatment orders. Practices within the boundaries of the regulations governing the practice of nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Practice is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nursing and established national nursing practice standards.

Accountabilities include patient education; case management and/or navigation; collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high quality and comprehensive healthcare and ancillary services.

Qualifications

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state Licensure

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Current RN licensure in Virginia

Experience

• REQUIRED: Minimum of three (3) years of relevant clinical experience in nursing, patient education; case management and/or navigation. Previous experience in specialty area.
• PREFERRED: Previous nurse navigation or leadership experience. Experience within an academic, teaching hospital.

Education/training

• REQUIRED: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing
• PREFERRED: Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing

Independent action(s) required: Follows documented physician/licensed independent provider medical/treatment orders. Practices within Virginia nursing regulations. Guided by ANA Code of Ethics for Nursing and established practice standards. All practice follows VCUHS policies and procedures and established practice guidelines.

Experience and Practice Environment

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical - Lifting less than 20 lbs. Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive). Repetitive motion. Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking. Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change.

Organizational requirements: Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A

Additional position requirements: Positions are primarily weekday work but may be expected to work into the evening or on the weekend, depending on assignment. May be required to go to all VCUHS locations.

Age Specific groups served: As appropriate based on unit assignment

Physical and Emotional Demands

As described in Physical Requirements and Mental/Sensory requirements above.

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