RN Care Coordinator: Patient Navigator & Care Plan Lead

WVU Medicine; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Bridgeport, WV is seeking a part-time registered nurse or licensed practical nurse to join the team. The role involves direct patient care, triage, and coordinating plans of care with providers, departments and schedulers.

The position emphasizes hands-on procedures, patient education, and collaboration with nursing staff while ensuring compliance with licensure and certification requirements.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of service or multi-state license via eNLC.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Two years’ RN or five years’ LPN experience required.
• State and federal background checks as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provides hands-on nursing assistance according to department needs, including procedures, tests, medications, specimens.
• Acts as first contact for patients, triages and provides medical guidance where applicable.
• Coordinates care planning and liaises between providers, departments and schedulers for testing, referrals, and testing logistics.
• Monitors patient appointments and labs essential to the patient population.
• Assists with prior authorizations for patient care.
• Educates patients about conditions, medications, and treatments.
• Provides nursing support for research efforts when applicable.
• Shares expertise with nursing staff across units to ensure up-to-date knowledge.
• Attends conferences or educational opportunities to stay current.

Skills

RN/LPN experience

Education

BSN (preferred)

Job description

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Bridgeport, WV is seeking a part-time registered nurse or licensed practical nurse to join the team. The role involves direct patient care, triage, and coordinating plans of care with providers, departments and schedulers.

The position emphasizes hands-on procedures, patient education, and collaboration with nursing staff while ensuring compliance with licensure and certification requirements.