Patient Navigator, RN

Overview

The Patient Navigator, RN addresses the needs of the patient from a logistics perspective with a clinical lens, explaining treatment options and providing advice and support to the patient. The patient navigator ensures all disciplines are communicating. Nurse navigators are with the patient and family, guiding them through the care and services within all disciplines/specialties that the patient is engaged. They educate, advocate for, and encourage patients, and their families. The Nurse Navigator connects patients with appropriate care and support personnel, and facilitating access to community resources. Visits patient while in hospital/recovery, follows up after discharge if needed and may follow the patient in support groups for many years to come.
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

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