Patient Navigator Jobs in New Jersey
Patient Navigator jobs in New Jersey are open across Edison, Hackensack, and Maywood and other New Jersey metros, with employers like Hackensack Meridian Health, Rutgers University, and St. Joseph's Health hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
Find Patient Navigator JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 7+ Patient Navigator jobs
Nurse Patient Navigator
Paterson, NJ, United States (Hybrid)
JOB DESCRIPTION
Serves as the point of contact for referring physicians, patients/families and caregivers to provide resources and assistance with accessing clinical, supportive care and financial services offered and available in the St. Joseph Healthcare System and community. Coordinates activities of the multidisciplinary team to ensure coordination of services and continuity of care for the patient. Anticipates barriers to care and services and intervenes to ensure the continuity of efficient/timely care. Facilitates transitions of care to assure that patients have appropriate referrals and follow-up appointments. Delivers and coordinates patient education to ensure quality outcomes including the patient's compliance with plan of care.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of theories, principles, and concepts normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, and three to five years of previous work related experience. Licensure required as a Registered Nurse by the State of New Jersey. Successful completion of a department specific orientation and department specific certification of Basic Life Support (BLS) within one year of hire. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word plus proficient data entry skills are necessary. St. Joseph’s Health requires all employee certifications for Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) to be granted through the American Heart Association.
About us
St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”.
Benefits Eligibility: (Full-time and Part-time Employees-over 20 hours a week)
- Competitive salary
- Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
- 403b retirement plan options with company match
- Health & Wellness
- Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
- PTO, and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- LTD: Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance Options
- Onsite Day care Program
Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.
Pay transparency: St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc. The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.
ABOUT THE TEAM
St. Joseph’s University Medical Center is an academic tertiary care medical center and state designated trauma center, located on the Paterson campus, regularly accepts referrals of difficult or unusual cases from other hospitals and physicians and performs both complex and routine procedures.
The Medical Center offers a full complement of specialty and subspecialty services including ambulatory, behavioral health, cardiovascular, emergency/trauma, internal medicine, neuroscience, oncology, orthopedic/spine, rehabilitation, surgical specialty, women’s health, imaging and pediatrics.
The nursing team at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, which includes St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, has held the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, the profession’s highest honor, since 1999. They are also recipients of the prestigious 2010 Magnet Prize™ - one of only 8 Magnet-designated hospitals to ever receive The Magnet Prize, and the only one worldwide to receive the 2010 award.
JOB INFO
Job Identification
20260908
Job Category
Nursing
Posting Date
06/05/2026, 10:35 AM
Job Schedule
Full time
Job Shift
Day
Locations
1270-P-DISTRIBUTION (SJRMC) (Hybrid)
Hourly Salary Range
47.86 - 76.57
Nurse Patient Navigator
Paterson, NJ, United States (Hybrid)
JOB DESCRIPTION
Serves as the point of contact for referring physicians, patients/families and caregivers to provide resources and assistance with accessing clinical, supportive care and financial services offered and available in the St. Joseph Healthcare System and community. Coordinates activities of the multidisciplinary team to ensure coordination of services and continuity of care for the patient. Anticipates barriers to care and services and intervenes to ensure the continuity of efficient/timely care. Facilitates transitions of care to assure that patients have appropriate referrals and follow-up appointments. Delivers and coordinates patient education to ensure quality outcomes including the patient's compliance with plan of care.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of theories, principles, and concepts normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, and three to five years of previous work related experience. Licensure required as a Registered Nurse by the State of New Jersey. Successful completion of a department specific orientation and department specific certification of Basic Life Support (BLS) within one year of hire. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word plus proficient data entry skills are necessary. St. Joseph’s Health requires all employee certifications for Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) to be granted through the American Heart Association.
About us
St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”.
Benefits Eligibility: (Full-time and Part-time Employees-over 20 hours a week)
- Competitive salary
- Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
- 403b retirement plan options with company match
- Health & Wellness
- Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
- PTO, and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- LTD: Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance Options
- Onsite Day care Program
Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.
Pay transparency: St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc. The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.
ABOUT THE TEAM
St. Joseph’s University Medical Center is an academic tertiary care medical center and state designated trauma center, located on the Paterson campus, regularly accepts referrals of difficult or unusual cases from other hospitals and physicians and performs both complex and routine procedures.
The Medical Center offers a full complement of specialty and subspecialty services including ambulatory, behavioral health, cardiovascular, emergency/trauma, internal medicine, neuroscience, oncology, orthopedic/spine, rehabilitation, surgical specialty, women’s health, imaging and pediatrics.
The nursing team at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, which includes St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, has held the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, the profession’s highest honor, since 1999. They are also recipients of the prestigious 2010 Magnet Prize™ - one of only 8 Magnet-designated hospitals to ever receive The Magnet Prize, and the only one worldwide to receive the 2010 award.
JOB INFO
Job Identification
20260908
Job Category
Nursing
Posting Date
06/05/2026, 10:35 AM
Job Schedule
Full time
Job Shift
Day
Locations
1270-P-DISTRIBUTION (SJRMC) (Hybrid)
Hourly Salary Range
47.86 - 76.57
See All 7 Patient Navigator Jobs in New Jersey
Find roles in New Jersey that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Patient Navigator JobsPatient Navigator Jobs by City in New Jersey
Where New Jersey roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Patient Navigator Job Market in New Jersey
A snapshot from current New Jersey openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Hackensack Meridian Health5
- Rutgers University1
- St. Joseph's Health1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services5
- Education1
What New Jersey Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in patient navigator jobs across New Jersey.
- Bachelor's degree in social work, public health, nursing, or a related health field
- Experience with electronic health records such as Epic or Cerner
- Bilingual fluency, most commonly Spanish and English
- Knowledge of community resources, benefits programs, and social services referral processes
- Patient Navigation Professional Certification (CPNP) or willingness to obtain it
- Minimum one to two years of experience in a direct patient-facing healthcare or social services role
Patient Navigator Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
How many patient navigator jobs are there in New Jersey?
There are 7+ patient navigator openings in New Jersey on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Edison, Hackensack, and Maywood. New positions post regularly as employers across New Jersey hire.
How much do patient navigators make in New Jersey?
Patient navigators in New Jersey earn a median of about $58,300 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $43,060 for the lowest 10% to over $100,150 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which New Jersey cities have the most patient navigator jobs?
Edison, Hackensack, and Maywood have the most patient navigator openings in New Jersey right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire patient navigators in New Jersey?
Employers hiring patient navigators in New Jersey include Hackensack Meridian Health, Rutgers University, and St. Joseph's Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote patient navigator jobs in New Jersey?
Yes. About 14% of patient navigator openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in New Jersey metros.
How do I apply for patient navigator jobs in New Jersey?
You can apply to patient navigator jobs in New Jersey directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred New Jersey location, then apply to each one that fits.
See All 7 Patient Navigator Jobs in New Jersey
Find roles in New Jersey that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Patient Navigator Jobs