Community Nurse Navigator, West Metro

Location Address:

2925 Chicago Ave Loading Dock Minneapolis, MN 55407-1321

Date Posted:

May 22, 2026

Department:

16007317 System Complex Care Management

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

This community-based care management role coordinates complex needs across an interdisciplinary team to develop practical, person-centered care plans. The focus is on helping participants manage challenging health conditions, navigate available services, and maintain or improve their ability to function in their daily lives.

Key Position Details:

• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)
• 8-hour day shift
• No weekends

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

• Conducts Comprehensive Assessment.
  • Gathers all relevant data and information by communicating with the participant, family, healthcare provider, other members of the healthcare delivery team and community support network including external healthcare providers and agencies.
  • Completes a medication review with attention to eliminating barriers to medication adherence.
  • Uses clinical expertise and established criteria to identify risk factors and determine recommendations to mitigate adverse health outcomes.
  • Evaluates data identifying strengths and barriers including social determinants impacting health and chronic or acute problems or conditions impacting function and quality of life.
• Develops Plan.
  • Develops a person centered care plan that focuses on enhancing strengths to support health and well being.
  • Builds trust with participant to encourage full engagement in care planning process and implementation.
  • Communicates care plan to participant, health care provider and community supports to ensure most effective implementation.
  • Supports planning across the continuum of care in collaboration with other health care providers, specialty and community providers to facilitate transitions of care.
  • Supports planning with community resources and external healthcare agencies to provide broadest available integrated network of support as needs indicate.
  • Maintains high level oversight of the integrated plan to assure goals are met and addressed.
• Facilitates Implementation of Plan.
  • Maintains contact with participant and relevant circle of support as required/needed to promote best health outcomes.
  • Works with participant, family and providers to resolve identified barriers.
  • Works with participant, family, healthcare providers and community supports to coordinate needed services.
  • Utilizes motivational interviewing skills to facilitate and engage participants towards behavioral changes through exploration and resolving ambivalence.
  • Facilitates communication between participant, family and all members of the health care team.
  • Facilitates referrals for participants as appropriate.
  • Administers health care benefits and coordinates care within the benefit set.
  • Identifies alternate sources of funding if available for services as indicated.
  • Assists participants to navigate health care system and access appropriate services and resources.
  • Addresses complex communication and planning issues as participant receives services across the continuum (in particular for patients with multiple specialists and services).
  • Leads and supports transition and discharge planning for participants moving between levels of care.
• Monitors Progress Toward Goals.
  • Initiates care plan modifications as necessary through monitoring and evaluation to accommodate changes and encourage optimal health and safety over time.
  • Follows the participant over time, across continuum of care to measure effectiveness of the plan.
  • Adapts plan to meet changing needs.
  • Communicates with participant, family and healthcare providers about changes in plan.
  • Documents all encounters thoroughly in timely manner in designated data system.
• Provides qualified professional oversight as needed to ensure appropriate care plan development.
  • Participates in work groups and committees as appropriate
  • Supervises and delegates to care management support staff tasks that contribute to the plan.
  • Participates in staff and departmental meetings and assists with identification and resolution of problems.
  • Communicates issues and decisions relating to committee or project work to other team members, management, and sponsors
  • Works collaboratively with interdisciplinary care management professionals to design and deliver an integrated care plan.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Vocational degree in nursing
• 2 to 5 years of clinical experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing
• 2 to 5 years of previous care management experience

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required
• Licensed Registered Nurse - WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required within 90 days of hire
• Care Manager Certification preferred
• Valid Driver's License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver's license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment for some departments upon hire

Physical Demands

• Sedentary:
• Lifting weight up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $44.64 to $61.76 per hour The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive - not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being - mind, body, spirit and community - of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental

• PTO/Time Away

• Retirement Savings Plans

• Life Insurance

• Short-term/Long-term Disability

• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)

• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable

• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.