RN- Health Care (Full-Time

Touro Infirmary is New Orleans’ only community-based, not-for-profit, faith-based adult acute care hospital, serving the region for more than 160 years. With over 1,880 employees and more than 570 credentialed physicians across 60 specialties and subspecialties, Touro is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care. As a teaching hospital, Touro maintains strong academic affiliations with Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center and Tulane University Health Science Center, training hundreds of students, residents, and fellows each year. Touro is part of LCMC Health, a Louisiana-based not-for-profit hospital system that manages several award-winning community hospitals across the Gulf Coast region. In addition to comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, Touro’s subsidiaries, including Touro at Home, Crescent City Physicians, Inc., and Woldenberg Village, extend access to coordinated medical care and senior living services throughout Greater New Orleans.

The Nurse Navigator is a full-time, on-site role based at Touro Infirmary in New Orleans, LA. This role guides patients and their families through the healthcare journey, providing education, support, and coordination of services from diagnosis through treatment and follow-up. Day-to-day responsibilities include assessing patient needs, collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, coordinating appointments and referrals, and facilitating access to hospital and community resources. The Nurse Navigator helps optimize care plans, promotes adherence to treatment, and advocates for patients to ensure clear communication and timely, appropriate care. The role also involves monitoring patient outcomes, documenting care activities, and participating in quality improvement initiatives aligned with Touro’s standards of excellence and patient-centered care.

Strong clinical foundation in Nursing and Medicine to support patient education, assessment, and evidence-based care planning.

Competence in Oncology Nursing and specialized patient support for individuals undergoing complex treatments, if role is oncology-focused.

Experience in Case Management and care coordination, including discharge planning and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Demonstrated excellence in direct Patient Care, with a focus on safety, empathy, and cultural sensitivity.

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Louisiana (or eligibility for licensure); Prior experience in acute care or specialty hospital settings; previous navigator or care coordination experience is an advantage.

Effective communication, teaching, and counseling skills to support patients and families through complex care pathways.

Strong organizational and time-management abilities, with proficiency in electronic health records and basic computer skills.

Commitment to collaborative, team-based care and continuous professional development.

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