Population Health Nurse Navigator (RN)

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University (Wexner Medical Center) is seeking a Population Health Nurse Navigator (RN) to coordinate care for patients enrolled in value-based and post-acute care programs, ensuring safe transitions and access to medical, behavioral health, community, and home-based services.

The role emphasizes advocacy, education, and collaboration with patients, families, and a multidisciplinary team to overcome barriers, promote adherence, and connect to resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from a CCNE or ACEN accredited program.
• Current Ohio RN license.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience; five years in primary care, case management, or post-acute settings; supervisory/preceptor experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care across transitions and ensure timely follow-up with primary care.
• Identify barriers to access and facilitate referrals to services.
• Educate patients and families on disease management and self-care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize care.
• Reduce avoidable acute care utilization by coordinating community resources.

Skills

Care coordination

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Title:Population Health Nurse Navigator (RN)

Department:Shared Services | Population Health Administration

The Population Health Nurse Navigator functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team to provide patient-centered care coordination, education, advocacy, and navigation for patients enrolled in value-based care, CICIP-funded programs and other home-based and post-acute care models. The role focuses on improving outcomes by coordinating safe and effective transitions across the healthcare continuum and supporting patients in accessing appropriate medical, behavioral health, community, and home-based services.

The Nurse Navigator serves as an advocate, navigator, collaborator, educator, and care management expert by identifying and addressing barriers to care, promoting self-management and prevention, coordinating services, supporting medication adherence, and connecting patients and caregivers with appropriate resources. The role partners with patients, families, providers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure patients receive the support, resources, and coordination needed to navigate the healthcare system and achieve their health goals.

Key responsibilities include managing complex and high-risk patient populations, facilitating timely follow-up and primary care connections, supporting chronic and behavioral health needs, coordinating transitions of care, and connecting patients with community resources to address social and non-medical needs. The Nurse Navigator works to divert preventable inpatient and Emergency Department utilization to appropriate outpatient, community, and home-based settings, with the goals of improving patient outcomes and experience, reducing avoidable healthcare utilization and costs, and increasing delivery of recommended preventive services.

Candidates should have knowledge of evidence-based practice, disease-specific processes, healthcare technology, payer protocols, and the healthcare continuum. The role requires strong clinical judgment, problem-solving, communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently and navigate complex patient needs.

Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's Level Degree in Nursing from a CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) accredited nursing program required.
Required Qualifications
Current Ohio RN licensure. A minimum of two years of recent clinical experience is required, with five years and experience in primary care, case management, or post-acute settings (home health, SNF, or LTACH) highly desirable. Supervisory or preceptor experience is highly desired.

Additional Information:Location:Ackerman Rd, 600 (2435)Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40Shift:First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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