Nurse Navigator Jobs in New York
Nurse navigator jobs in New York are among the most active in the country, concentrated in large academic medical centers, comprehensive cancer programs, and integrated health systems serving one of the nation's densest patient populations, with openings at every level from entry-level case coordinator through senior program lead. The busiest hiring markets are New York City, Buffalo, and Albany, where anchor institutions like Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, NewYork-Presbyterian, and Northwell Health consistently recruit for these roles. Oncology navigation, cardiovascular care coordination, and chronic disease management are the most in-demand specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Title: Nurse Navigator - Family Planning Clinic
Location: St. Mary's OBGYN - 65 Genesee St Ste 3, Rochester, NY 14611
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
SUMMARY
Provides proactive case coordination/patient navigation for patients, including triage management, algorithm management, utilization management and resource management. Organizes services across the continuum from pre-registration through discharge from the Center to affect optimal patient outcomes, achieve continuity and quality of care, reduces cost and provide customer satisfaction. Provides assistance to patients and families through evaluation of social, emotional and financial needs and coordinates and facilitates appropriate resources. Communicates with third party payors, follows Health System policies and procedures, and assist with continually improving the quality and effectiveness of case management/patient navigation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Reviews the medical record with referring provider as soon as possible after admission-within the first 12 to 24 hours. Applies utilization review criteria to assess and document appropriateness of admission, continued stay and level of care.
- Interviews patients and/or family members to obtain information about social, emotional, and financial factors which impact health status. Assesses needs for progress along department algorithm of care and continuing care or resource support following discharge.
- Responds to referrals from patients, families, physicians, hospital staff, and community agencies. Collaborates with patient/family and members of health care team to develop appropriate post-hospital plans for continuing care or resource support following discharge. Utilize all appropriate medical, social, and financial resources available to support the patient/family and to ensure smooth transition to appropriate levels of care.
- Responds to referrals from patients, families, physicians, hospital staff, and community agencies. Collaborates with patient/family and members of health care team to develop appropriate post-hospital plans for continuing care, to initiate referrals.
- Proactively identifies problems with utilization of resources and assures specific tests, consults etc. are done in a timely manner. Feedback is obtained and documented in the patient chart. Forward patient chart to physician for review when problems are identified. Intercedes with appropriate department or attending physician to identify cause. Communicates as needed with Physician Advisor, assures patient is placed on clinical pathway and monitors variances from pathway as appropriate.
- Maintains current information on community resources, third party payors, and managed care environment. Knowledgeable of changing rules/regulations, and policies/procedures. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality management plan, environmental and infection control standards.
- Maintains appropriate and timely documentation through medical record entries, daily logs, computer entries, and monthly statistics. Prepares and maintains required documentation on each patient.
- Completes worksheets, communicates in a timely manner with physicians and coders, provides necessary statistics for data collection, and identifies case mix issues.
- May provide consultation and education to medical and hospital staff of inpatient and outpatient programs regarding role of case management. This may include appropriate management of resources, discharge planning and complex medical/legal issues.
- Assists in development of new services or policies appropriate to patient needs and consistent with strategic plan
- Makes referrals to administrative director, medical director, quality management, risk management, infection control, and hospital departments when potential quality problems are identified. Refers to and consults with clinical social worker on patients with complex psychosocial/financial needs. Develops and maintains professional working relationship with medical staff, hospital staff, and coworkers.
- Maintains strict confidentiality at all times.
- Ensures that quality of patient care is maintained by collecting quality indicators and clinical path variance data, as well as identifying data that indicates potential areas for improvement. Participates actively on clinical pathway, CQL, and clinical process improvement teams. May act as team member, team leader, facilitator, or recorder.
- Provides services, supports or other assistance in a culturally sensitive manner responsive to the patient/families beliefs, attitudes, language and behaviors.
- Provides care appropriate to each patient.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with all key internal stakeholders including physicians and center leadership.
- Ensure strict adherence to all established Unity processes, procedures and standards.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate of an approved school of nursing, BSN preferred.
- Minimum of five years of experience in a health care setting, of which a minimum of two years has been spent in acute care setting.
- Current licensure as an RN in the state of New York.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Prior experience in women's health strongly preferred.
EDUCATION:
AS: Nursing (Required)LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA), RN - Registered Nurse - NYS Office of ProfessionsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Light - Clinical - Light clinical roles involve frequent standing and walking, with occasional lifting of light objects ( 20 lbs.) and routine reaching, grasping, and fine manipulation for tasks such as patient care, laboratory work, or specimen processing. Staff rely on strong visual and auditory acuity to accurately observe specimens, read instrumentation, monitor patients, respond to alarms, and communicate effectively with care teams. Cognitive demands include multitasking, prioritizing clinical and laboratory workflows, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams. Emotional resilience is necessary due to frequent interruptions, shifting priorities, and the need for precise and compassionate interaction with patients and colleagues. Environmental exposures may include infectious materials, biological specimens, cleaning agents, sharps, chemical reagents, and wet surfaces. PPE use, TB testing, and schedule flexibility are commonly required.For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.
Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
PAY RANGE:
$83,176.00 - $113,600.00CITY:
POSTAL CODE:
The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.
Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Job Title: Nurse Navigator - Family Planning Clinic
Location: St. Mary's OBGYN - 65 Genesee St Ste 3, Rochester, NY 14611
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
SUMMARY
Provides proactive case coordination/patient navigation for patients, including triage management, algorithm management, utilization management and resource management. Organizes services across the continuum from pre-registration through discharge from the Center to affect optimal patient outcomes, achieve continuity and quality of care, reduces cost and provide customer satisfaction. Provides assistance to patients and families through evaluation of social, emotional and financial needs and coordinates and facilitates appropriate resources. Communicates with third party payors, follows Health System policies and procedures, and assist with continually improving the quality and effectiveness of case management/patient navigation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Reviews the medical record with referring provider as soon as possible after admission-within the first 12 to 24 hours. Applies utilization review criteria to assess and document appropriateness of admission, continued stay and level of care.
- Interviews patients and/or family members to obtain information about social, emotional, and financial factors which impact health status. Assesses needs for progress along department algorithm of care and continuing care or resource support following discharge.
- Responds to referrals from patients, families, physicians, hospital staff, and community agencies. Collaborates with patient/family and members of health care team to develop appropriate post-hospital plans for continuing care or resource support following discharge. Utilize all appropriate medical, social, and financial resources available to support the patient/family and to ensure smooth transition to appropriate levels of care.
- Responds to referrals from patients, families, physicians, hospital staff, and community agencies. Collaborates with patient/family and members of health care team to develop appropriate post-hospital plans for continuing care, to initiate referrals.
- Proactively identifies problems with utilization of resources and assures specific tests, consults etc. are done in a timely manner. Feedback is obtained and documented in the patient chart. Forward patient chart to physician for review when problems are identified. Intercedes with appropriate department or attending physician to identify cause. Communicates as needed with Physician Advisor, assures patient is placed on clinical pathway and monitors variances from pathway as appropriate.
- Maintains current information on community resources, third party payors, and managed care environment. Knowledgeable of changing rules/regulations, and policies/procedures. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality management plan, environmental and infection control standards.
- Maintains appropriate and timely documentation through medical record entries, daily logs, computer entries, and monthly statistics. Prepares and maintains required documentation on each patient.
- Completes worksheets, communicates in a timely manner with physicians and coders, provides necessary statistics for data collection, and identifies case mix issues.
- May provide consultation and education to medical and hospital staff of inpatient and outpatient programs regarding role of case management. This may include appropriate management of resources, discharge planning and complex medical/legal issues.
- Assists in development of new services or policies appropriate to patient needs and consistent with strategic plan
- Makes referrals to administrative director, medical director, quality management, risk management, infection control, and hospital departments when potential quality problems are identified. Refers to and consults with clinical social worker on patients with complex psychosocial/financial needs. Develops and maintains professional working relationship with medical staff, hospital staff, and coworkers.
- Maintains strict confidentiality at all times.
- Ensures that quality of patient care is maintained by collecting quality indicators and clinical path variance data, as well as identifying data that indicates potential areas for improvement. Participates actively on clinical pathway, CQL, and clinical process improvement teams. May act as team member, team leader, facilitator, or recorder.
- Provides services, supports or other assistance in a culturally sensitive manner responsive to the patient/families beliefs, attitudes, language and behaviors.
- Provides care appropriate to each patient.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with all key internal stakeholders including physicians and center leadership.
- Ensure strict adherence to all established Unity processes, procedures and standards.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate of an approved school of nursing, BSN preferred.
- Minimum of five years of experience in a health care setting, of which a minimum of two years has been spent in acute care setting.
- Current licensure as an RN in the state of New York.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Prior experience in women's health strongly preferred.
EDUCATION:
AS: Nursing (Required)LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA), RN - Registered Nurse - NYS Office of ProfessionsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Light - Clinical - Light clinical roles involve frequent standing and walking, with occasional lifting of light objects ( 20 lbs.) and routine reaching, grasping, and fine manipulation for tasks such as patient care, laboratory work, or specimen processing. Staff rely on strong visual and auditory acuity to accurately observe specimens, read instrumentation, monitor patients, respond to alarms, and communicate effectively with care teams. Cognitive demands include multitasking, prioritizing clinical and laboratory workflows, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams. Emotional resilience is necessary due to frequent interruptions, shifting priorities, and the need for precise and compassionate interaction with patients and colleagues. Environmental exposures may include infectious materials, biological specimens, cleaning agents, sharps, chemical reagents, and wet surfaces. PPE use, TB testing, and schedule flexibility are commonly required.For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.
Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
PAY RANGE:
$83,176.00 - $113,600.00CITY:
POSTAL CODE:
The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.
Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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The qualifications that appear most often in nurse navigator jobs across New York.
- Active registered nurse license issued or recognized by the New York State Education Department
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred by most New York health systems
- Minimum two years of clinical nursing experience in a relevant specialty area
- Patient Navigation Certification or Oncology Nursing Certification preferred for specialty roles
- Proficiency with electronic health records systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Strong care coordination and patient advocacy skills within multidisciplinary team settings
Nurse Navigator Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a nurse navigator in New York?
You must hold an active registered nurse license issued by the New York State Education Department, which requires passing the NCLEX-RN and meeting New York's licensure requirements. Most New York employers also expect a BSN and at least two years of clinical experience in a relevant area such as oncology, cardiology, or chronic disease management. Earning a certification such as the Oncology Certified Nurse credential strengthens your candidacy for competitive positions at major New York health systems.
How much do nurse navigators make in New York?
Nurse navigators in New York earn a median of about $109,440 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $79,760 for the lowest 10% to over $157,090 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire nurse navigators in New York?
Employers hiring nurse navigators in New York right now include Rochester Regional Health, St. Joseph's Health, and Hematology Oncology Associates of CNY, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. New York's large academic medical centers and regional health systems are among the most consistent sources of nurse navigator openings in the state.
Which New York cities have the most nurse navigator jobs?
The cities with the most nurse navigator openings in New York are Rochester, Syracuse, and East Syracuse. New York City dominates the distribution due to its density of major academic medical centers and comprehensive cancer programs, while Buffalo and Albany generate steady demand through large regional health systems and VA medical facilities serving upstate populations.
Are there remote nurse navigator jobs in New York?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields because nurse navigators typically work closely with patients, clinical teams, and care coordinators in person. About 50% of nurse navigator openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of October 2026. The portions of the role most amenable to remote work include telephonic patient follow-up, care plan documentation, and virtual patient education sessions.
How can I get hired as a nurse navigator in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to new graduate or nurse residency programs at large New York health systems such as Northwell Health or NewYork-Presbyterian, which offer structured onboarding that includes care coordination rotations. Lateral moves from adjacent roles like case manager, oncology staff nurse, or patient services representative are a common route into navigation. Completing your NCLEX-RN, securing your New York RN license, and pursuing any available patient navigation training through New York health system continuing education programs gives entry-level candidates a meaningful edge.
Where can I find and apply to nurse navigator jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to nurse navigator jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current New York openings across health systems, cancer centers, and outpatient practices. Find the roles that fit your experience and specialty area and apply directly from the listings below.
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