RN Nurse Navigator - Care Coordination & Patient Advocacy

Highmark Health Company; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health in Pittsburgh, PA seeks an RN Nurse Navigator to serve as a consistent point of contact, coordinating care and advocating for patients within the network. This role emphasizes patient advocacy and seamless care coordination to improve outcomes.

The position is full-time and on-site, with duties spanning outreach, education, and coordination across the multidisciplinary team to optimize patient flow and care delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Knowledge of the healthcare delivery system and patient advocacy skills.
• Current State of PA RN licensure or multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)
• Valid PA Driver's license
• CPR - American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Responsibilities

• Oversee community outreach and establish relationships within the network.
• Identify at-risk patients and facilitate appropriate screening processes.
• Educate and coordinate care regarding patients' diagnosis and treatment options.
• Ensure safe handoff and coordination of care between facilities.
• Identify bereavement needs of families and develop care plans.
• Work with the Stroke Team to reduce re-admissions.
• Assist with data collection and updates on care delivery models.
• Coordinate appointments with the multidisciplinary team and accompany patients as needed.
• Address medication adherence issues.
• Develop or attend clinical care conferences to report on active patients.

Skills

Patient advocacy

Care coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Highmark Health in Pittsburgh, PA seeks an RN Nurse Navigator to serve as a consistent point of contact, coordinating care and advocating for patients within the network. This role emphasizes patient advocacy and seamless care coordination to improve outcomes.

The position is full-time and on-site, with duties spanning outreach, education, and coordination across the multidisciplinary team to optimize patient flow and care delivery.