Sleep Surgery Nurse Navigator & Care Coordinator

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Health in Durham, NC seeks a Nurse Navigator to join Duke Otolaryngology of South Durham. The role provides direct and indirect patient care, coordinates referrals, and supports care transitions within an integrated care team.

Ideal candidates hold a BSN with NC RN licensure, have at least 3 years of specialty nursing experience, and possess BLS certification. The schedule is day shifts Monday to Friday, within a Duke Health facility in Durham.

Qualifications

• BSN and North Carolina RN licensure required.
• Minimum of 3 years of specialty nursing experience in health care settings.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and coordinate clinical management for patients.
• Triage referrals and arrange timely access to care.
• Document patient needs, education, and care plans in the medical record.
• Coordinate postoperative and sleep medicine follow-up appointments.
• Support communication between patients, families, and the care team.
• Contribute to quality improvement and navigation program standards.

Skills

Nursing experience

Nurse navigation

Education

BSN

Job description

Duke Health in Durham, NC seeks a Nurse Navigator to join Duke Otolaryngology of South Durham. The role provides direct and indirect patient care, coordinates referrals, and supports care transitions within an integrated care team.

Ideal candidates hold a BSN with NC RN licensure, have at least 3 years of specialty nursing experience, and possess BLS certification. The schedule is day shifts Monday to Friday, within a Duke Health facility in Durham.