Career Center

About WakeMed:
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

Position Information:
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. The Patient Navigator works with the patient through the continuum, working with patients with first visit, performs clinical duties while in the office, and follows patient with discharge follow-up calls. Responsible to help build relationships in the organization and in referral offices. Supports the center in program development along with the Executive Director and the Medical Director for the Atrial Fibrillation Center.

Experience Requirements:
5 Years Nursing - Related Area Required - And 3 Years Clinical - Acute Care Preferred - And/Or 2 Years Clinical - Rehabilitation Preferred - And/Or 1 Year Clinical - Case Management Preferred - And/Or

Education Required:
Bachelor's Degree Nursing Required - And Master's Degree Nursing Preferred

Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Registered Nurse Required

Hours of Work:
M-F, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Weekend Requirements:
No Weekends

Call Requirements:
No