Pediatric Nurse Navigator – Complex Care Advocate

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; United States; On-site; USD 73,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health is seeking a Nurse Patient Navigator who will advocate for patients, interpret needs, educate families, and counsel patients throughout treatment. You will coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, comprehensive healthcare and ancillary services.

The role requires current RN licensure in Virginia or eligibility/compact licensure, BLS, and a specialty nursing certification within one year of hire.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Advocate for patients and families and serve as a single point of contact for assigned patients.
• Coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, comprehensive services.
• Provide education and counseling to patients and caregivers and use nursing knowledge to guide treatment.

Skills

Advocacy

Education

Counseling

Nursing knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Tools

BLS Certification

Nurse Navigation Certification

Specialty Nursing Certification

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University Health is seeking a Nurse Patient Navigator who will advocate for patients, interpret needs, educate families, and counsel patients throughout treatment. You will coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, comprehensive healthcare and ancillary services.

The role requires current RN licensure in Virginia or eligibility/compact licensure, BLS, and a specialty nursing certification within one year of hire.