RN, Registered Nurse | Pulmonary Clinic

Pulmonary Nodule Navigator RN

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

FTE: 1.0 (80 hours per two weeks) Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8-hour day shifts with flexible start/end times; no weekends, holidays, or call Location: On-site, La Crosse, WI

Why Join Us?

At Emplify Health by Gundersen, you'll play a key role in ensuring patients with pulmonary nodules receive timely, coordinated, and compassionate care throughout their healthcare journey. This unique nursing role combines patient navigation, education, care coordination, and clinical expertise while offering a predictable weekday schedule.

Position Overview

As a Pulmonary Nodule Navigator RN, you will serve as a clinical resource and advocate for patients undergoing evaluation and treatment for pulmonary nodules. Working collaboratively with providers and multidisciplinary team members, you'll help coordinate care, educate patients and families, manage communications, and support patients through every step of the process.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate care for patients with pulmonary nodules across the continuum of care
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up recommendations
• Provide procedural education and instructions
• Perform telephone triage and clinical assessment
• Manage patient communications through phone calls and inbox messaging
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice clinicians, and care teams to facilitate timely care
• Assist with program coordination and quality initiatives as needed

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing required
• Current RN licensure in Wisconsin upon hire
• RN licensure in Minnesota and Iowa within 3 months of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years of RN experience
• Experience caring for pulmonary patients
• Experience with project work, process improvement, or program coordination
• Informal leadership experience

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Self-motivated and highly organized
• Compassionate and patient-focused
• Skilled at building relationships and educating patients
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams
• Detail-oriented with strong critical thinking skills
• Committed to providing exceptional care and communication

Please note: New graduate nurses will not be considered for this position.

What You'll Get

• Starting pay of $31.98/hour, with additional compensation for relevant experience
• Opportunities for career growth through our Career Development Center
• Tuition Investment Program to support your educational goals
• Competitive retirement and healthcare benefits
• The support of a collaborative and mission-driven healthcare team

About Emplify Health

Emplify Health, a partnership of Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System, is a leading not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network based in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. With 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinic locations, we serve communities across Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

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