RN Patient Navigator: Care Coordination & Patient Advocacy

Northwest Primary & Specialty Care; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Extended illness benefits

401(k) with company match

Career development

Certification reimbursement

Student loan assistance

Employee rewards program

Collaborative culture

Pet insurance

Identity protection

Legal insurance

Job summary

Northwest Primary & Specialty Care in Tucson, AZ seeks a Patient Navigator - RN to guide patients and families through the continuum of care, coordinate services, and facilitate clear communication among patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers.

You will assess medical, emotional, and socioeconomic needs, address barriers to care, educate patients on treatment options and side effects, and coordinate referrals to social workers, financial counselors, dietitians, translators, and

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of clinical nursing experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in patient navigation, care coordination, or case management preferred.
• RN licensure and BCLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a primary point of contact for patients, families, and caregivers from diagnosis through end of treatment, providing ongoing support.
• Assesses medical, emotional, and socioeconomic needs, addressing barriers to care and coordinating solutions to improve adherence and outcomes.
• Provides patient education on treatment, side effects, and management strategies to improve understanding and quality of life.
• Facilitates communication between patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers to ensure timely information sharing.
• Acts as a patient advocate, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve services and reduce delays from diagnosis to treatment.
• Coordinates referrals to social workers, financial counselors, dietitians, transportation, and support groups.
• Assists patients with insurance-related matters and obtaining financial assistance as needed.
• Develops and updates educational materials for patients and caregivers.

Skills

Nursing experience

Care coordination

Communication skills

Empathy & problem solving

Education

RN License

BCLS Certification

Job description

Northwest Primary & Specialty Care in Tucson, AZ seeks a Patient Navigator - RN to guide patients and families through the continuum of care, coordinate services, and facilitate clear communication among patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers.

You will assess medical, emotional, and socioeconomic needs, address barriers to care, educate patients on treatment options and side effects, and coordinate referrals to social workers, financial counselors, dietitians, translators, and