Ortho & Sports Medicine RN Navigator

Carle Health; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking an RN Navigator to coordinate surgical patient care across specialties, acting as a liaison among physicians, nursing staff, and patients. The role includes navigating care, scheduling, and developing personalized care plans to ensure seamless surgical experiences.

The RN Navigator will educate patients and families about diagnoses and treatments, support program development and quality initiatives, and mentor staff while maintaining regulatory compliance and effective

Qualifications

• RN license required (Illinois IDFPR) with active licensure
• BSN degree
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire and ongoing requirements

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate surgical patient care across specialties
• Serve as liaison between physicians, nursing staff, patients, and families
• Navigate patients through diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up
• Assist with referrals, scheduling, and follow-up appointments
• Develop and update individualized patient care plans
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, procedures, and resources
• Support program development, quality improvement, and education initiatives
• Mentor staff and ensure policy and regulatory compliance

Skills

BLS

Communication

Organization

Critical thinking

EMR proficiency

Education

BSN

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Carle Health is seeking an RN Navigator to coordinate surgical patient care across specialties, acting as a liaison among physicians, nursing staff, and patients. The role includes navigating care, scheduling, and developing personalized care plans to ensure seamless surgical experiences.

The RN Navigator will educate patients and families about diagnoses and treatments, support program development and quality initiatives, and mentor staff while maintaining regulatory compliance and effective