RN Patient Care Navigator

CommonSpirit Health; University Place (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health seeks an RN Patient Care Coordinator to guide patients through the healthcare journey, ensuring timely, high-quality transitions across acute and post-acute care. The role requires strong clinical judgment, exceptional communication, and advocacy skills to coordinate admissions, planning, and support for patients and families, including hospice and related services.

You will collaborate with physicians, nursing, and post-acute providers to optimize patient

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and two years of related nursing work experience in an acute clinical care setting.
• Oncology, Med/Surg, Nutrition Support, Pediatrics, IV Therapy, Gerontology, or Home Health experience required.
• Registered Nurse license in WA upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and admits patients to Hospice House service in accordance with established procedures.
• Reviews patient information in the admission packet with the patient and family.
• Evaluates and admits patients to Hospice service in conjunction with the Interdisciplinary Team.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Communication skills

Advocacy

Strategic mindset

Education

Nursing degree

BSN preferred

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health seeks an RN Patient Care Coordinator to guide patients through the healthcare journey, ensuring timely, high-quality transitions across acute and post-acute care. The role requires strong clinical judgment, exceptional communication, and advocacy skills to coordinate admissions, planning, and support for patients and families, including hospice and related services.

You will collaborate with physicians, nursing, and post-acute providers to optimize patient