RN Nurse Navigator

Highmark Health; Federal Hill (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health in Erie, PA seeks an RN Nurse Navigator to coordinate patient care across providers and services for adults with specialized disease states. The role serves as the primary contact for referring physicians, patients, families, and the community to streamline patient flow and care coordination.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of nursing experience in relevant specialties, with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred and PA RN licensure.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years nursing experience in the specialty required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee community outreach and establish relationships within the network.
• Educate and coordinate care regarding patients' diagnoses and treatment options.
• Ensure safe handoff and coordination of care between facilities.
• Work with High-Risk Care Teams to reduce re-admissions.
• Coordinate appointments with the multi-disciplinary team and accompany patients as needed.
• Address medication adherence issues.
• Identify at-risk patients and facilitate appropriate screening processes.
• Trend data and outcomes for the navigation program.
• Develop or attend clinical care conferences to report on active patients.
• Identify bereavement needs of families and develop plans of care.

Skills

Nursing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

About This Role

The RN Nurse Navigator serves as the consistent point of contact for referring physicians, patients, caregivers, families, and the community, facilitating patient flow and coordinating care for adult patients within specialized disease states.

Highlights

• Location: Erie, PA


• Schedule: Full-time

What You'll Do

• Oversee community outreach and establish relationships within the network.


• Educate and coordinate care regarding patients' diagnoses and treatment options.


• Ensure safe handoff and coordination of care between facilities.


• Work with High-Risk Care Teams to reduce re-admissions.


• Coordinate appointments with the multi-disciplinary team and accompany patients as needed.


• Address medication adherence issues.


• Identify at-risk patients and facilitate appropriate screening processes.


• Trend data and outcomes for the navigation program.


• Develop or attend clinical care conferences to report on active patients.


• Identify bereavement needs of families and develop plans of care.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred

Experience

• 1-3 years nursing experience in the specialty required

Licenses & Certifications

• Current State of PA RN licensure or multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)


• CPR – American Heart Association


• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate


• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate


• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate


• Valid PA driver’s license may be required


• Older Adults Protective Services Act (OAPSA) clearance may be required depending on location

About Highmark Health

Highmark Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They focus on improving health outcomes through innovative solutions and community engagement.