Nurse Patient Navigator – Pediatric Complex Care

VCU Health

. Serve as an advocate, interpreter, educator, and counselor for a group of patients .

Posted 10/22/2026part-timeRichmond • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $73,133 - $120,744 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient advocacy, education, and care management within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality healthcare delivery and compliance with nursing regulations in Virginia.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Current RN Licensure in VirginiaAHA BLS CertificationSpecialty Nursing CertificationMinimum Three Years Clinical ExperienceBaccalaureate Degree in Nursing

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Hard Skills

Patient EducationCase ManagementNursing KnowledgeClinical JudgmentCare Coordination

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

AHA BLS CertificationSpecialty Nursing Certification

Industry Keywords

Multidisciplinary TeamPatient AdvocacyHealthcare ServicesComplex Care ClinicVCUHS Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as an advocate, interpreter, educator, and counselor for a group of patients
Manage care for assigned patients in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team
Ensure high-quality and comprehensive healthcare and ancillary services
Serve as the single point of contact for assigned patients and caregivers
Provide ongoing support to patients and caregivers throughout treatment
Use clinical and nursing knowledge and skills in job responsibilities
Work as part of the interdisciplinary team in the complex care clinic at Children's Hospital of Richmond

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state
Current RN licensure in Virginia for continued employment
AHA BLS Certification
Specialty Nursing Certification in either Nurse Navigation or area of specialty within one year of hire in position
Minimum of three (3) years of relevant clinical experience in nursing, patient education; case management and/or navigation
Previous experience in specialty area
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing
Must practice within the regulations governing nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Must follow VCUHS policies, procedures, and established practice guidelines
Ability to organize and plan work with patient/family input and identify specific outcomes
Sound clinical judgment based on nursing knowledge/experience
May be required to work evenings or weekends depending on assignment
May be required to go to all VCUHS locations