Nurse Navigator RN

Nurse Navigator RN

Who We Are:

LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to "improve the health of people in the communities we serve." Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.

About the

Role:

• Following a collaborative team model, the Nurse Navigator identifies and manages high risk patient populations (Bariatrics), coordinates their care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides clinical oversight, guidance, and support to medical assistants
• Coordinates and manages the complete perioperative care pathway for bariatric and minimally invasive surgery patients, from initial evaluation through postoperative follow-up.
• Serves as a clinical resource for patients, providers, and staff by triaging and managing patient concerns, symptoms, and urgent clinical issues.
• Collaborates closely with surgeons, advanced practice providers, dietitians, behavioral health, and ancillary departments to ensure seamless patient care.
• Collaborates closely with surgeons, advanced practice providers, dietitians, behavioral health, and ancillary departments to ensure seamless patient care.
• Assists with care coordination, referrals, insurance authorizations, preoperative clearances, and patient education.
• Monitors patient progress throughout the surgical pathway, manages patient portal communications, triages clinical questions, identifies barriers to care, and coordinates timely interventions to optimize patient outcomes.
• Supports quality improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance, and MBSAQIP accreditation standards.
• Serves as a backup to the Clinical Manager, assisting with daily operations, workflow management, staff support, and problem resolution.

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Bachelor's degree preferred

Experience:

1-3 years of experience

Certifications/Licensure:

Current MD RN license or ability to obtain license, American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR Additional Information

What We Offer:

Impact:

Join a team that values innovation and outcomes, delivering life-saving care to our youngest and most vulnerable patients.

Growth:

Opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement and developing foundational skills for neonatal critical care leadership and advanced certification.

Support:

A culture of collaboration with resources like unit-based practice councils and advanced clinical education support — improving both workflow efficiency and patient outcomes and allowing you to work at the top of your license.

Benefits:

Competitive compensation (additional compensation such as overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses may apply depending on job), comprehensive health plans, free parking, and wellness programs. Why LifeBridge Health? With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in the Baltimore region: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Grace Medical Center, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, and Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital. Our organization thrives on a culture of

CARE BRAVELY

—w compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare. LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.

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