RN Patient Care Navigator

Hourly Pay Range
$ $ The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights

• Position: RN Patient Navigator - Neurosciences
• Location: Arlington Heights, IL
• Full Time, 40 hours/week
• Hours: 8am-4:30pm, Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No

What You Will Do
Reporting to the Service Line or specialty program leader (Cardiovascular, Neuroscience, Cancer, GI, Orthopedic, Geriatric), the Patient Navigator serves as the primary point of contact for the patient through the continuum of care; diagnosis, planning, treatment, pre and post-operative care, discharge and follow up. The Patient Navigator functions as a resource to patients, seeking patient input into the plan of care. The Patient Navigator engages and collaborates with all appropriate care givers (physicians and the entire care team) in the plan of care, while serving as the advocate for the patient. The Patient Navigator provides patient and family education, and access to hospital and community resources as well as community education and screening.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' medical, social, and psychological needs.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to develop individualized care plans that address patients' unique needs and goals.
• Identify potential barriers to care and work to address them proactively.
• Serve as a liaison between patients, families, healthcare providers, and community resources to ensure a smooth transition of care.
• Monitor and manage patients' progress throughout their healthcare journey.

What You Will Need

• Bachelors Degree Nursing or Masters Degree Nursing required
• Inpatient nursing for at least (1) year
• Experience working with neurology or epilepsy patient populations, preferred
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Illinois. required

Benefits

• Premium pay for eligible employees
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities
• Visa Sponsorship Available (Nursing and Lab roles)

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

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Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

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