Surgical Care Navigator RN

Carle Health; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The RN Navigator at Carle Health in Illinois coordinates surgical patient care across multiple specialties, combining clinical expertise with patient advocacy to ensure smooth care experiences from diagnosis through follow-up. This role collaborates with physicians, nurses, and support staff to optimize treatment outcomes and educate patients and families.

Requires an active RN license in Illinois, a BSN, and at least two years in Orthopedics, with strong EMR skills and data management.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Illinois (IDFPR)
• BSN degree required
• Minimum 2 years of Orthopedics RN experience
• Proficient with EMR and data management systems

Responsibilities

• Coordinate surgical patient care across specialties and service lines.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, ancillary staff, and families to ensure continuity of care.
• Navigate patients through diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for optimal outcomes.
• Develop and document individualized, patient-centered care plans.
• Provide education to patients and families about diagnoses, procedures, and resources.
• Support program development, quality improvement, and education initiatives.

Skills

Care coordination

Patient advocacy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

EMR data management

Education

BSN

RN license (IDFPR)

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

The RN Navigator at Carle Health in Illinois coordinates surgical patient care across multiple specialties, combining clinical expertise with patient advocacy to ensure smooth care experiences from diagnosis through follow-up. This role collaborates with physicians, nurses, and support staff to optimize treatment outcomes and educate patients and families.

Requires an active RN license in Illinois, a BSN, and at least two years in Orthopedics, with strong EMR skills and data management.