RN Patient Care Navigator: Care Coordination & Transitions

St Joseph Medical Center; University Place (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Puget Sound seeks an RN Patient Care Coordinator to lead care transitions, advocate for patients, and coordinate with physicians, nursing, insurers, and post-acute providers to ensure timely, high-quality care. The role emphasizes strong clinical judgment, communication, and a pathway-driven approach to improve outcomes and patient experience across the continuum.

Responsibilities include evaluating admissions to Hospice House, reviewing admission packets, and

Qualifications

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

RN licensure WA

Clinical nursing

Care coordination

Communication

Oncology/Med-Surg experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Puget Sound seeks an RN Patient Care Coordinator to lead care transitions, advocate for patients, and coordinate with physicians, nursing, insurers, and post-acute providers to ensure timely, high-quality care. The role emphasizes strong clinical judgment, communication, and a pathway-driven approach to improve outcomes and patient experience across the continuum.

Responsibilities include evaluating admissions to Hospice House, reviewing admission packets, and