Pediatric Complex Care Nurse Navigator & Advocate

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health's Nurse Patient Navigator advocates, educates, and counsels patients, coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive services for a group of patients. This role acts as the single point of contact for patients and families, remaining a supportive presence throughout the treatment journey.

Leveraging clinical nursing knowledge and judgment, the Navigator follows established policies and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to optimize outcomes, often

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible/compact state.
• BLS Certification.
• Specialty Nursing Certification in Nurse Navigation or area of specialty within one year of hire.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant clinical nursing experience including patient education, case management, or navigation.

Responsibilities

• Advocate, interpreter, educator and counselor for assigned patients and families.
• Coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality services.
• Act as the single point of contact for patients and caregivers throughout treatment.
• Apply nursing knowledge and clinical judgment to patient care.
• Organize and plan care with input from patients/families and establish outcomes.

Skills

RN licensure in Virginia or eligible/

BLS Certification

Specialty Nursing Certification in Nav

3+ years nursing experience

Patient education

Case management/navigation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

VCU Health's Nurse Patient Navigator advocates, educates, and counsels patients, coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive services for a group of patients. This role acts as the single point of contact for patients and families, remaining a supportive presence throughout the treatment journey.

Leveraging clinical nursing knowledge and judgment, the Navigator follows established policies and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to optimize outcomes, often