Upstate Neurological Institute Registered Nurse Navigator
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Syracuse, NYJobSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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The Upstate Neurological Institute Registered Nurse Navigator provides clinical guidance, care coordination, and patient advocacy for people with neurological conditions, with a focus on stroke, neurotrauma, neurosurgical conditions, and neurological recovery. The role coordinates services and transitions, educates patients and families, identifies barriers, and connects people with support resources. It also serves as a liaison and clinical resource while supporting standardized care-coordination processes and evidence-based, patient-centered care.
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Job Summary:
The Upstate Neurological Institute Registered Nurse Navigator (UNI RN Navigator) functions as a member of an interdisciplinary care team, providing expert clinical guidance, care coordination, and patient advocacy for individuals with neurological conditions across the continuum of care. The role has a significant focus on stroke, neurotrauma, neurosurgical conditions, and neurological recovery, facilitating access to appropriate diagnostic, therapeutic, rehabilitative, and supportive services. The UNI RN Navigator provides patient and family education, coordinates transitions of care and follow-up services, identifies barriers to care, and connects patients with appropriate clinical, community, and peer support resources. The role serves as a liaison among patients, families, providers, and interdisciplinary teams to promote continuity of care, informed decision-making, and an optimal patient experience. The UNI RN Navigator also serves as a clinical resource to the healthcare team and supports the development and improvement of standardized processes to enhance care coordination, access, quality, and patient outcomes. Responsibilities may include screening for psychological or psychosocial concerns and facilitating appropriate referrals. The role promotes evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient-centered care in support of the mission of the Upstate Neurological Institute
Minimum Qualifications:
NYS licensed/registered (or eligible) RN required. Bachelor's degree in Nursing or healthcare related field, three (3) years post licensure RN experience (preferably in specialty) OR an Associates degree in Nursing and five (5) years post licensure RN experience (preferably in specialty) required. Excellent written/oral communication and interpersonal skills required. CPR-BLS certification required by time of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Three (3) years as a Certified Nurse/Patient Navigator in specialty area preferred. RN experience with neurotrauma patients preferred.
Work Days:
Monday-Friday, Days
Message to Applicants:
The primary work location will be UHCC Upstate Health Care Center, but it may rotate based on operational needs.
Recruitment Office: Human Resources
How this job compares
Set against the 58,786 open Registered Nurse jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.
- Pay
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- New York median$85–112K/yr610 salary ranges
- New York median$40–53/hr2,171 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 3,394 open Registered Nurse jobs in New York and 58,786 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience — more than three in four Registered Nurse postings that state a minimum ask for (median 1 year, across 28,543 postings).
- Education
- 4,599 of the 58,786 open Registered Nurse jobs (8%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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