Alzheimer's Nurse Navigator (RN)

The Nurse Navigator (NN) is a licensed registered nurse specializing in disease-specific care, providing individualized support to patients, families, and caregivers to improve access and adherence to care plans. Responsibilities include serving as a subject matter expert, coordinating care across multidisciplinary teams, and utilizing the nursing process—assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation—to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care. Key duties involve facilitating timely access to services, bridging resource gaps, participating in program development, and supporting performance improvement initiatives. Qualifications require a Bachelor's or Master's in Nursing, RN licensure (single or multi-state), BLS certification, and disease-specific certification within one year. Minimum experience includes five years of nursing practice, with two years in disease-specific care and outpatient care or care coordination preferred. Essential skills encompass adaptability in fast-paced environments, emergency response, time management, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice. The role emphasizes teamwork, professional development, compliance with healthcare policies, and contribution to a respectful, inclusive clinical environment.