Perinatal Nurse Navigator-GS9033

About This Position The Perinatal Nurse Navigator supports pregnant and postpartum patients through a hybrid model of virtual and in-person care coordination across OSU Medicine Virtual Care’s rural hospital and clinic partners. This role focuses on improving maternal and perinatal outcomes through care coordination, postpartum engagement, high-risk referral management, and support of transitions of care from pregnancy through the postpartum period. The navigator works closely with obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine, behavioral health, addiction medicine, primary care, and rural hospital teams. The role includes patient navigation, education, remote monitoring support, referral management, and protocol-based clinical follow-up visits under physician/APRN supervision. May have hybrid work options included some travel. Scope & Supervision This role practices within Registered Nurse scope under OSU Medicine Virtual Care policies, standing orders, and supervising physician/APP oversight. Clinical activities are protocol-driven and do not include independent diagnosing or prescribing. The Perinatal Nurse Navigator functions as a care coordination and clinical support resource and does not replace the patient’s established obstetric or primary care provider relationship. Medical decision-making and treatment plans remain under the direction of the supervising provider and local treating clinicians. Required Qualifications Degree must be conferred on or before the agreed upon start date. Vocational/Technical Registered Nurse (RN) license — Oklahoma or compact privilege 3–5+ years maternal/perinatal experience (L&D, postpartum, high-risk OB, MFM, or perinatal case management) Care coordination and patient education experience Certifications, Registrations, And/or Licenses: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license Skills, Proficiencies, And/or Knowledge: Ability to travel to rural partner sites within Oklahoma Effective communication and collaboration skills Preferred Qualifications Telehealth or virtual care experience Rural health experience Maternal quality or population health program experience Social determinants of health navigation experience Certifications, Registrations, And/or Licenses: RNC-OB or RNC-MNN certification preferred (or obtained within 12–18 months) #J-18808-Ljbffr Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences