Registered Nurse RN Nurse Navigator - SPAC Surgery Pre Admission

OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Medical Center; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Medical Center seeks a Nurse Navigator to advocate for patients, educate families, and coordinate care across the surgical continuum. You will guide patients through pre- and post-surgical pathways, ensuring timely, compassionate support and smooth transitions between care teams.

The role emphasizes collaboration with clinicians to reduce barriers, improve outcomes, and enhance patient experience while upholding our mission and values.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree in nursing.
• Experience: 3 years in medical/surgical nursing, surgical office, operating room or ambulatory surgery.
• Licensure/ Certification: Illinois RN licensure; BLS/CPR.
• Other Skills/ Knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.

Responsibilities

• The Nurse Navigator guides patients and families through the healthcare continuum in pre- and post-surgical areas.
• Ensures timely, seamless, and compassionate care.
• Supports clinical teams in reducing barriers, improving outcomes and enhancing patient experience.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Job description

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Pay range for this position is $39.34 - $52.16/hour. Actual pay is based on years of licensure. This is an Hourly position.

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY: The Nurse Navigator serves as a patient advocate, educator, and coordinator, guiding patients and families through the healthcare continuum during the pre and post surgical areas. This role ensures patients receive timely, seamless, and compassionate care while supporting clinical teams in reducing barriers, improving outcomes, and enhancing the patient experience. The Nurse Navigator models the Mission, Values, and service standards through every interaction.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Associate degree in nursing
• Experience: 3 years’ experience in medical/surgical nursing, surgical office, operating room or ambulatory surgery.
• Working knowledge surgical processes and workflows.
• Licensure/ Certification: Current Registered Nurse licensure by the State Board of Nursing in Illinois. Current American Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLS/CPR or approved equivalent.
• Other Skills/ Knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: BSN (Bachelors of Nursing)
• Experience: 3 years’ experience in areas such as Cardiology, Neuro Surgery, special procedures etc.
• Working knowledge of perioperative patient care processes.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.