Perinatal Nurse Navigator-GS9033

Oklahoma State University • Tulsa, OK

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Perinatal Nurse Navigator supports pregnant and postpartum patients through a hybrid model of virtual and in-person care coordination across OSU Medicine Virtual Care’s rural hospital and clinic partners. This role focuses on improving maternal and perinatal outcomes through care coordination, postpartum engagement, high-risk referral management, and support of transitions of care from pregnancy through the postpartum period. The navigator works closely with obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine, behavioral health, addiction medicine, primary care, and rural hospital teams. The role includes patient navigation, education, remote monitoring support, referral management, and protocol-based clinical follow-up visits under physician/APRN supervision. May have hybrid work options included some travel. This role practices within Registered Nurse scope under OSU Medicine Virtual Care policies, standing orders, and supervising physician/APP oversight. Clinical activities are protocol-driven and do not include independent diagnosing or prescribing. The Perinatal Nurse Navigator functions as a care coordination and clinical support resource and does not replace the patient’s established obstetric or primary care provider relationship. Medical decision-making and treatment plans remain under the direction of the supervising provider and local treating clinicians.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) license — Oklahoma or compact privilege
• 3–5+ years maternal/perinatal experience (L&D, postpartum, high-risk OB, MFM, or perinatal case management)
• Care coordination and patient education experience
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Ability to travel to rural partner sites within Oklahoma
• Effective communication and collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

• Telehealth or virtual care experience
• Rural health experience
• Maternal quality or population health program experience
• Social determinants of health navigation experience
• RNC-OB or RNC-MNN certification preferred (or obtained within 12–18 months)

Responsibilities

• Support pregnant and postpartum patients through a hybrid model of virtual and in-person care coordination.
• Improve maternal and perinatal outcomes through care coordination, postpartum engagement, high-risk referral management, and support of transitions of care.
• Work closely with obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine, behavioral health, addiction medicine, primary care, and rural hospital teams.
• Provide patient navigation, education, remote monitoring support, referral management, and protocol-based clinical follow-up visits under physician/APRN supervision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed