RN Patient Navigator: Care Coordination & Advocacy

Northwest-Health-Porte; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest-Health-Porte in Valparaiso, IN seeks a Patient Navigator - RN to guide patients and families through the continuum of care, coordinate referrals, address barriers, and collaborate with clinicians to improve treatment adherence and outcomes.

The role emphasizes patient education, advocacy, and compassionate communication, ensuring timely information sharing, assistance with insurance matters, and seamless transitions from diagnosis to treatment and beyond, across interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of clinical nursing experience.
• 1–3 years in patient navigation, care coordination, or case management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serves as primary contact for patients, families, and caregivers through treatment.
• Assesses medical, emotional, and socieconomic needs and coordinates solutions to improve outcomes.
• Provides patient education on treatment, side effects, and self-care.
• Facilitates timely communication among patients, families, and providers.
• Coordinates referrals to social workers, dietitians, and community resources.
• Assists with insurance matters and financial assistance when needed.
• Maintains educational materials and tracks patient progress.

Skills

Patient navigation

Care coordination

Nursing principles

Communication

Empathy

Teaching patients

Team collaboration

Education

RN licensure

BCLS - Basic Life Support

Job description

Northwest-Health-Porte in Valparaiso, IN seeks a Patient Navigator - RN to guide patients and families through the continuum of care, coordinate referrals, address barriers, and collaborate with clinicians to improve treatment adherence and outcomes.

The role emphasizes patient education, advocacy, and compassionate communication, ensuring timely information sharing, assistance with insurance matters, and seamless transitions from diagnosis to treatment and beyond, across interdisciplinary teams.