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Patient Navigator, RN Guide Patients Through Their Care Journey with Compassion and Expertise Are you passionate about helping patients navigate complex healthcare experiences? As a Patient Navigator, RN , you will serve as a trusted guide, advocate, and educator for patients and their families throughout their care journey. You will combine your clinical knowledge with strong communication and coordination skills to ensure patients receive the support, information, and resources they need every step of the way.
Build meaningful relationships with patients and families, providing guidance, support, and education throughout treatment and recovery. Help patients understand their diagnosis, treatment options, appointments, and care plans. Coordinate communication between physicians, nurses, specialists, and other healthcare team members to ensure seamless care.
Connect patients with community resources, support services, and financial or social assistance programs when needed. Advocate for patients by helping remove barriers to care and ensuring their concerns are addressed. Visit patients during hospitalization when appropriate and provide follow-up support after discharge.
Assist patients in navigating multiple specialties and services across the healthcare system. Encourage patient engagement, self-advocacy, and informed decision-making. Support patients through long-term care journeys, including participation in support groups and ongoing wellness resources.
What We're Looking For Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care. Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills. Strong ability to coordinate care across multiple disciplines and specialties.
Passion for educating and empowering patients and families. Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail. Education & Qualifications Required Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure Preferred Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) Experience in patient navigation, care coordination, oncology, chronic disease management, or related clinical specialties Department Description Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County.
With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org . EOE Licensure Registered Nurse Required Education Bachelor's Degree Nursing Required - And Master's Degree Nursing Preferred Experience 5 Years Nursing - Acute Care Required
About the role
As a Patient Navigator, RN , you will serve as a trusted guide, advocate, and educator for patients and their families throughout their care journey. Coordinate communication between physicians, nurses, specialists, and other healthcare team members to ensure seamless care. Assist patients in navigating multiple specialties and services across the healthcare system.