Nurse Navigator

About the role

The Independent Living Nurse Navigator serves as a trusted clinical resource for residents living independently within the Life Plan Community. The Nurse Navigator promotes health, wellness, and successful aging by providing nursing assessment, education, care coordination, resource navigation, advocacy, and transition support. Working collaboratively with Social Work Navigators, chaplains, wellness staff, and healthcare providers, the Nurse Navigator helps residents understand their healthcare needs, navigate complex medical systems, and access appropriate services while supporting their ability to safely remain independent whenever possible. This position focuses on education, coaching, coordination, and early intervention rather than providing ongoing skilled nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource for residents seeking information on healthcare services, insurance, and community resources
• Provide referrals to specialized healthcare professionals when necessary
• Coordinate and facilitate support groups for residents dealing with specific health issues like diabetes, heart disease, and mental health challenges
• Provide one-on-one educational consultations to residents and their families about health-related matters
• Maintain an up-to-date directory of local health care providers, support services, and other relevant resources
• Perform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as-needed basis by an authorized supervisor

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's prepared nurse
• Minimum 2 years of care coordination/case management experience
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience with geriatric population

Benefits

• Three major medical health insurance plans to choose from with dental and vision coverage at no additional cost (free basic coverage for full-time team members)
• Free short-term disability, life insurance, and access to our employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO) with immediate access to 5 PTO days before your 90 days
• Referral bonus program
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% matching
• Educational assistance and professional development opportunities
• Flexible spending account (FSA) and access to AFLAC and Prudential Life insurance products
• Fast-growing nonprofit with tons of advancement opportunities

Pay

Compensation is based on background and experience.

About Givens

Givens Communities is a senior housing organization committed to providing housing to seniors of all socioeconomic backgrounds across Western North Carolina for more than 50 years. We currently operate five communities (three life plan communities and two affordable communities) with plans to expand further. Our mission is to expand the possibilities of aging by improving lives through communities, services, and outreach, while promoting inclusion, belonging, and sustainability.