Registered Nurse Patient Navigator

Carle Health; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health in Champaign, IL seeks an RN Navigator to guide patients through the care continuum. This role coordinates care plans, educates patients and families, and facilitates communication among providers to improve outcomes and patient experience.

Working with an interdisciplinary team, the RN Navigator champions patient safety, quality standards, and evidence-based practice while contributing to program development, data tracking, and performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in good standing.
• Experience coordinating care across care teams.
• Ability to educate patients and families effectively.
• Strong communication with diverse providers.

Responsibilities

• Guide patients through the care continuum and coordinate care plans.
• Educate patients and families and support informed decisions.
• Facilitate communication among providers to optimize outcomes.
• Contribute to program development, data tracking and quality improvement.

Skills

Care coordination

Patient education

Interprofessional communication

Nursing assessment

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

Carle Health seeks an RN Navigator to guide patients through the care continuum in our Healthcare & Medical Services department. This role coordinates care plans, educates patients and families, and facilitates communication among providers to improve outcomes and patient experience. The RN Navigator assesses clinical needs, removes barriers to care, and supports timely appointments, diagnostics, and treatments. Working closely with an interdisciplinary team, this nurse champions patient safety, quality standards, and evidence-based practice while contributing to program development, data tracking, and performance improvement initiatives.