RN Nurse Navigator - General Surgery: Care Coordination

Prosser Memorial Health; Prosser (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Prosser Memorial Health is seeking a Nurse Navigator (RN) to coordinate care for high-risk patients, working across care teams to remove barriers and improve transitions. The NN provides clinical advocacy and education to patients, families, and caregivers, partnering with providers to expedite access to services.

The role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, strong communication, and adherence to documentation standards using health records systems.

Qualifications

• Excellent written, oral, and conversational communication skills.
• Ability to analyze, evaluate multiple solutions and solve complex problems using well developed critical thinking skills.
• Excellent time management skills needed to prioritize among many competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care through interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Support transitions in care and adherence to care plans.
• Act as clinical advocate and educator for patients and families.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and document in health records.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Team collaboration

Discretion / confidentiality

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

WA State RN licensure

BLS certification

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Prosser Memorial Health is seeking a Nurse Navigator (RN) to coordinate care for high-risk patients, working across care teams to remove barriers and improve transitions. The NN provides clinical advocacy and education to patients, families, and caregivers, partnering with providers to expedite access to services.

The role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, strong communication, and adherence to documentation standards using health records systems.