Pulmonary Nurse Navigator | Day Shift, Care Coordination

University of Michigan Health-West; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan Health-West is seeking a Nurse Navigator for the Pulmonary department. The role operates on day shifts, 40 hours per week, with no on-call and no weekend duties.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to guide patients through the care continuum, educate patients and families, and remove barriers to timely care. Requirements include a current Michigan RN license, BSN preferred, and at least three years of clinical nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Michigan.
• BSN degree preferred.
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) preferred, if in Oncology Department.
• Minimum of 3 years clinical nursing experience.
• Experience or education in outcomes, data analysis, project management, education, case management, or utilization management.
• Strong nursing knowledge and patient teaching principles.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients about diagnosis, treatment options, and available resources, including clinical trials when appropriate.
• Identify barriers to timely care and develop care plans to overcome them.
• Serve as liaison among patients, families, physicians, and care providers.
• Coordinate appointments for consults and support services within service standards.
• Assist in developing patient education tools and programs as needed.
• Monitor patients through the care continuum and collaborate with inpatient care management.
• Collaborate with Registry staff to collect data and support planning.
• Build relationships with physicians, navigators, payers, and the healthcare team.
• Provide direct patient care as needed.
• Engage in ongoing learning and committee work as directed.

Skills

RN License

BSN preferred

OCN preferred

Clinical nursing experience

Care coordination knowledge

Education

BSN (preferred)

Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

University of Michigan Health-West is seeking a Nurse Navigator for the Pulmonary department. The role operates on day shifts, 40 hours per week, with no on-call and no weekend duties.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to guide patients through the care continuum, educate patients and families, and remove barriers to timely care. Requirements include a current Michigan RN license, BSN preferred, and at least three years of clinical nursing experience.