Patient Navigator - Surgery - Physician Services

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Paramus, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Navigator, Surgery to advocate and educate patients and families through the surgery and cancer continuum. This role supports care coordination, improves outcomes, and ensures clear communication across the care team.

Requirements include RN licensure, 3 years nursing experience in Surgery/Oncology, strong computer skills, and excellent written and verbal communication. NJ license is required.

Qualifications

• RN, (Associates, Diploma, BSN).
• Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience in related field (Surgery/Oncology).
• Good computer skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• The Patient Navigator, Surgery is an advocate and educator for the patient, as well as family members through the Surgery/cancer continuum.

Skills

RN experience

Computer skills

Written & verbal communication

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Education

RN (Associates/ Diploma/ BSN)

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Patient Navigator, Surgery is an advocate and educator for the patient, as well as family members through the Surgery/cancer continuum.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• RN, (Associates, Diploma, BSN).
• Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience in related field (Surgery/Oncology).
• Good computer skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong critical thinking skills.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.