RN Nurse Navigator-Spine services MNI

Shape the future of neuroscience care with us at MultiCare Neuroscience Institute. We believe exceptional care begins with exceptional people. Our culture emphasizes kindness, collaboration, teamwork, and professional growth as daily realities. As we expand our reach and capabilities, we empower providers to be bold, innovative, and patient-centric, offering a supportive environment that values expertise while leveraging resources and technology to deliver transformative care. Whether advancing research, taking on leadership opportunities, or participating in strategic initiatives, you’ll find your place in our growing community of dedicated professionals.

About the role

The Nurse Navigator RN is a multi-faceted role providing comprehensive services to patients throughout our healthcare continuum. This dynamic position combines the responsibilities of a registered nurse, case manager, and patient liaison, offering autonomy to self-direct and prioritize. You will oversee clinical, quality, and cost-effective outcomes for our patient population using advanced knowledge and specialized skills.

Responsibilities

• Organize patient care by prioritizing, delegating, delivering, and evaluating on an ongoing basis.
• Engage critical thinking skills to make decisions regarding patient care, integrating relevant standards, resources, and data.
• Deliver nursing care using the nursing process according to policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Collaborate with the nursing team to improve quality of care, patient experience, and cost reduction.
• Foster a learning environment for patients, families, nursing staff, and other healthcare team members.
• Advocate for ethical and holistic care, promoting autonomy, dignity, and health for patients from diverse backgrounds.
• Track key quality metrics using nationally recognized benchmarks where applicable.
• Lead care team initiatives to improve processes and outcomes aligned with the quadruple aim: patient experience, population health, cost reduction, and clinician well-being.
• Address non-clinical barriers by connecting patients with community services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, or RN with 15+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of education requirement (employees hired before 11/30/2025 are exempt).
• Advanced degree in Nursing (MSN, PhD, DNP, ARNP) preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse license in Washington State or Multistate License endorsement (MLS).
• Certification specific to area of hiring highly desirable (e.g., Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN), Certified Case Manager (CCMC), Accredited Case Manager (ACMA), Care Coordination and Transition Management (AAACN), Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN), or similar).
• Three to five (3-5) years of recent clinical experience in area of specialty.
• Current BLS certification.

Why MultiCare Neuroscience Institute?

• Patient-centered care: Expert guidance and seamless support across every stage of a patient’s neurological journey.
• Collaborative team: Join a growing group of neurologists, neurosurgeons, and advanced practitioners working across specialties with strong clinic-hospital partnerships.
• Robust support: Clinical, administrative, and IT resources that allow you to focus on patient care and grow your practice.
• Award-winning care: Recognized for stroke quality, research innovation, and high standards in neurological care.
• Pacific Northwest lifestyle: Work and live where natural beauty, adventure, and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay

The pay scale for this position is $121,118.40 - $197,579.20 USD. Compensation is influenced by factors such as skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will reflect the appropriate step on the pay scale aligned with the applicant’s years of experience.

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental, and retirement benefits, and paid time off.