Nurse Navigator - Endoscopy

Job Description

Position Summary

The nurse navigator provides individualized assistance to specific patients and their families in overcoming barriers to care, facilitating timely access to care, and providing education and support. The patients' trajectory through diagnosis, treatment, and after care will be seamless and coordinated in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. Additional patient navigational needs may be assigned to this Navigator.

Minimum Requirements

Associates degree in Nursing is required.

BSN or MSN preferred

Current North Carolina nursing license is required.

3-5 years clinical experience for patient focus is required.
3-5 years in a hospital setting is required.

Certification for patient focus preferred or within 2 years of employment.

Membership in professional organization is desired.


Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Organized, can multi-task, analytical, time management
Work well under stress and be able to provide emotional support.

Knowledge Areas/Competencies
1. Confidentiality and informed consent
2. Symptom management
3. Quality of life
4. Goal of treatment
5. Therapeutic options
6. Professional scope of practice
7. Health promotion and health education
8. Personal Effectiveness and professional development

Pay Range

$72259.20 - $105328.08

ECU Health

About ECU Health Medical Center

ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet® designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.