Workforce Nurse Navigator - Full Time
About The Position
The Workforce Nurse Navigator is a registered nurse responsible for assessing, planning, coordinating, and evaluating care for individuals whose health conditions affect employment, job retention, or return-to-work goals. The role develops individualized care plans, coordinates healthcare and community resources, collaborates with providers and employers, and helps participants access services that support health stabilization and successful workforce participation. The Workforce Nurse Navigator serves as a clinical resource and advocate while addressing medical, functional, psychosocial, and workplace barriers affecting employment outcomes.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Current Registered Nurse license in West Virginia.
- BLS Certification (Basic Life Support); new hires must have appropriate American Heart Association (AHA) certification before completing orientation.
- At least three years of clinical nursing experience.
- Knowledge of chronic disease management and care coordination principles.
- Strong assessment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to develop individualized care and transition plans.
- Knowledge of healthcare, rehabilitation, workforce development, and community support resources.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to collaborate with employers, providers, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records and documentation systems.
- Ability to manage a caseload and prioritize multiple responsibilities effectively.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in care management, case management, population health, occupational health, chronic disease management, rehabilitation, or care coordination.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments to identify clinical, functional, psychosocial, and employment-related barriers affecting health and workforce participation.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans that support health stabilization, chronic disease management, recovery, and return-to-work goals.
- Coordinate care across healthcare providers, rehabilitation services, behavioral health, and community resources to ensure continuity of care and optimal outcomes.
- Collaborate with providers regarding treatment plans, work restrictions, functional limitations, and readiness for employment or return to work.
- Identify and address barriers to healthcare access, treatment adherence, transportation, social support, and employment stability.
- Provide ongoing management and clinical oversight for individuals with complex medical and social needs.
- Monitor participant progress, evaluate and track outcomes, and revise care plans based on clinical status and workforce goals.
- Participate in team meetings and, as applicable, departmental and organizational committees.
Benefits
- Zero-deductible health plan
- Dental and vision insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Tuition assistance
- Retirement savings match
- Employee assistance program
- Membership in Healthy U, an incentive-based wellness program
- Health savings account
- Flexible spending account for childcare
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Professional development
- Discounts to on-campus dining
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
