RN Care Navigator & Patient Advocate

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health is seeking an RN Patient Navigator to guide patients from diagnosis through treatment, recovery, and survivorship. You will act as a clinical expert, patient advocate, and care coordinator within a multidisciplinary team in Louisiana.

Responsibilities include coordinating care across the continuum, serving as the primary contact for patients, and facilitating referrals to specialty services while promoting timely access and patient education.

Qualifications

• RN licensed in Louisiana or eligible for licensure in the state.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional nursing experience in a relevant specialty.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
• BSN preferred and evidenced clinical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate care across the continuum for patients and families.
• Serve as the primary contact for patients and caregivers throughout treatment.
• Communicate treatment plans with internal departments and community partners.
• Assist patients in understanding diagnoses, options, outcomes, and resources.
• Facilitate referrals and appointments for specialty care, testing, rehab, social work, nutrition, and financial assistance.
• Monitor progress and ensure appropriate transitions of care across settings.
• Review clinical documentation to support accurate care planning.
• Develop individualized care plans using the nursing process (assess, plan, implement, evaluate).
• Educate patients on disease processes, medications, symptom monitoring, and community resources.
• Support complex decision-making with education and emotional support.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Communication

Organization

EMR documentation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

LCMC Health is seeking an RN Patient Navigator to guide patients from diagnosis through treatment, recovery, and survivorship. You will act as a clinical expert, patient advocate, and care coordinator within a multidisciplinary team in Louisiana.

Responsibilities include coordinating care across the continuum, serving as the primary contact for patients, and facilitating referrals to specialty services while promoting timely access and patient education.