RN Navigator – Outpatient Neurology

Allina Health; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 61,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Allina Health is seeking a 1.0 FTE Care Manager to provide care management support for specialty patients in Minnesota. Position involves 8-hour day shifts, no weekends, and occasional travel to support the department.

Responsibilities include collaborating with care teams, coordinating plans of care, and documenting outcomes in the EMR. Requires RN licensure in MN and 2+ years of relevant nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing
• 2+ years of nursing experience in area of clinical specialty, care coordination or care management
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association and Red Cross
• RN license in MN; WI license if serving WI patients by phone/virtual visits

Responsibilities

• Provides care management support to a panel of patients requiring specialty services.
• Interacts with and supports specialty and primary care providers and the care team across the continuum.
• Assesses, plans, coordinates, monitors and updates the plan of care with evidence-based practices.
• Leads quality improvement initiatives and program development.
• May travel to multiple locations to support patients and department.

Skills

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary team

Evidence-based care

Patient navigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Licensed Registered Nurse MN

Licensed Registered Nurse WI

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Location Address: 333 Smith Ave N Saint Paul, MN 55102-2344 Date Posted: October 02, 2026 Department: 31009906 ABSI Neuroscience ANW Shift: Day (United States of America) Shift Length: 8 hour shift Hours Per Week: 40 Union Contract: Non-Union-NCT Weekend Rotation: None

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period) 8-hour day shifts (Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm) No weekends Occasional floating to Abbott Northwestern and Lakeville Specialty Center, eligible for mileage reimbursement

Job Description:

Provides care management support to panel of patients who require specialty services integrated and in support of their overall plan of care. Interacts with and supports the specialty care providers, primary care providers and the interdisciplinary care team across the continuum of care. Assesses plans, implements, documents, coordinates, monitors, evaluates, and updates the plan of care by collaborating with all members of the health care team to provide evidenced based care, leveraging nationally recognized guidelines as appropriate. Researches, evaluates and recommends resources to meet medical and non-medical needs of patients and families. Works to establish collaborative processes that promote quality and cost effective care that optimizes the physical and psychosocial health of patients across the health care continuum. Responsible for supporting decisions that impact health care outcomes, resource allocation and customer experience. Acts as a primary contact for the care team to assist in navigation and complexity management. Engages in quality improvement initiatives and program development. Could require work and travel to multiple locations in support of the patient and department.

Assessment.

Gathers all relevant data and obtains information by communicating with the patient, family, healthcare provider, other members of the healthcare delivery team and patient’s community support network including external healthcare providers and agencies. Utilizes assessment by other care management professionals in primary care and inpatient areas as patient needs those services.

Planning.

Works with the patient, family and healthcare provider to develop a treatment plan which enhances patient outcomes. Initiates and implements plan modifications as necessary through monitoring and re-evaluation to accommodate changes. Incorporates evidence-based nursing practice and takes into consideration current statutes, rules and regulations when developing the plan of care. Supports planning across the continuum of specialty care services and in collaboration with other care management professionals in primary care and inpatient areas as patient needs those services. Supports planning with community resources and external healthcare agencies to provide broadest available integrated network of support as needs indicate. Maintains high level oversight of the specialty plan of care in conjunction with the overall integrated plan and assures goals are met and/or addressed.

Implementation and Coordination.

Works with patient, family, healthcare providers and community supports to coordinate needed services. Identifies barriers and works with patient and family to resolve them. Facilitates communication between patient, family and all members of the health care team. Assures health care benefits have been reviewed and plan has been coordinated with the insurance provider. Alternate sources of funding are identified if available for services not eligible for benefits. Addresses complex communication and planning issues as patient receives services across the specialty care continuum (in particular for patients with multiple consultants and services). Leads and supports transition and discharge planning for patients moving between levels of care. Transition patient back to primary care provider and care manager when specialty services are no longer needed. Provide education and information for patient related to diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life.

Monitoring and Evaluation.

Follows the patient over time, across sites of care as long as specialty care is needed, to measure effectiveness of the plan. Adapts plan to meet changing needs. Communicates with patient, family and healthcare providers about changes in plan. Coordinates, implements and documents plan of care and outcomes. Documents plan of care in electronic medical record.

Leadership.

Supervises and delegates to care management support staff tasks that contribute to the plan. Addresses barriers to the plan. Acts in an oversight capacity through all episodes of care, and collaborates with care managers and other healthcare professionals in other specialty or inpatient areas and the community to assure overall plan is met. Participates in staff, departmental meetings and assists with identification and resolution of problems, ideas and opportunities. Communicates issues and decisions relating to committee and project work to other team members, management, and sponsors. Participates in quality and performance improvement activities related to specialty care practice. Incorporates performance improvement and best practices into specialty care practice. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in nursing 2+ years of nursing experience in area of clinical specialty, care coordination or care management

Licenses/Certifications

Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required Licensed Registered Nurse - WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required if providing care to patients over the phone, through e-visits, virtual visits, or medical messages and the patient is in Wisconsin at the time of the care

• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
• Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)

Case Manager Certification or Specialty Certification preferred

Physical Demands

Sedentary: Lifting weight up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $44.64 to $61.76 per hour The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work. Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members. Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work. Benefits include: Medical/Dental PTO/Time Away Retirement Savings Plans Life Insurance Short-term/Long-term Disability Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness) Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer *Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union. People at Allina Health have a career of making a difference in the lives of the millions of patients we see each year at our 90+ clinics, 12 hospitals and through a wide variety of specialty care services in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We’re a not-for-profit organization committed to enriching your career by providing ongoing training, competitive compensation, support for work-life balance and ways to give back to the communities we serve. Join our team of 27,000+ employees – your career opportunities are limitless! Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere for our employees, patients, and community. Allina Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Allina Health is an E-Verify Employer Allina Health complies with federal requirements to verify the employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Allina Health is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to records available from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization. An E-Verify case must be created no later than the third business day after the employee starts work for pay. All Forms I-9 must be completed and received by the Office of Human Resources accordingly. For more information, link to: Right to Work Poster (e-verify.gov) Allina Health complies