Patient Navigator Jobs in Ohio
Patient Navigator jobs in Ohio are open across Cleveland, Columbus, and Grove City and other Ohio metros, with employers like Cardinal Health, Trinity Health, and University Hospitals hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Description
What You Will Do
The Valve and Structural Heart RN Navigator will coordinate and manage patient referrals, including contacting patients, completing intake documentation, scheduling appointments, and ordering procedures, laboratory work, and other diagnostic testing. This role is also responsible for following up with patients to ensure all required testing is completed in a timely manner.
In addition, the RN Navigator will manage Structural Heart meeting documentation to ensure patients are reviewed by the multidisciplinary team. The position includes communicating team recommendations to patients, coordinating procedures, and supporting the ongoing plan of care.
- Participate and collaborate within assigned program(s); staff, leadership and committee at hospital entity and with UH system initiatives.
- Monitor and guide the patients through the complete experience beginning in the pre-op setting, perform clinical screening of the patient, coordination of evaluation, scheduling of appointments and appropriate testing/imaging, preparation for procedure(s) scheduling, during hospitalization, rehabilitation if applicable and the post-op surgeon/nurse visit and communication.
- Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration in each patient care setting (i.e. hospital, home care, outpatient) to achieve optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Monitor and as needed trouble-shoot the key patient “touch-points” along the continuum.
- Document delegated portions of care/interventions in the ambulatory and/or inpatient medical record
- Participate and collaborate with Patient Education. Develop and monitor the effectiveness of informational and educational material/opportunities.
- Support and serve as a resource to patients/families.
- Support Operational Initiatives.
Hours: This is a hybrid role that requires ~2 days per week onsite at CMC and the remainder of the week you will follow the physician to clinic or work from home (depending on physician/dept schedule). Flexible day time hours 5 days a week (Mon-Fri) and the ability to stay late on occasion of clinic runs late.
Additional Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Qualifications
Education
- (BSN) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Required) or
- (ADN) Associate's Degree in Nursing (Required)
Work Experience
- 5+ years In clinical medicine (Required) or
- 3+ years Cardiology experience (Required)
- Ambulatory nursing experience (Preferred)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Current knowledge of cardiovascular disease management, trends, care, etc. across the different practice settings. (Preferred proficiency)
- Understanding of hospital discharge process; i.e. DME, home care, skilled nursing, etc (Required proficiency)
- Self-directed and motivated (Required proficiency)
- Detail oriented (Required proficiency)
- Strong communication skills (Required proficiency)
- Familiar with Microsoft Office (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required Upon Hire) and
- Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) May be required based on clinical area standards.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) May be required based on clinical area standards.
Physical Demands
- Standing Frequently
- Walking Frequently
- Sitting Rarely
- Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
- Balancing Occasionally
- Stooping Frequently
- Kneeling Frequently
- Crouching Frequently
- Crawling Occasionally
- Reaching Frequently
- Handling Frequently
- Grasping Frequently
- Feeling Constantly
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Constantly
- Repetitive Motions Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
Travel Requirements
- 10%
Description
What You Will Do
The Valve and Structural Heart RN Navigator will coordinate and manage patient referrals, including contacting patients, completing intake documentation, scheduling appointments, and ordering procedures, laboratory work, and other diagnostic testing. This role is also responsible for following up with patients to ensure all required testing is completed in a timely manner.
In addition, the RN Navigator will manage Structural Heart meeting documentation to ensure patients are reviewed by the multidisciplinary team. The position includes communicating team recommendations to patients, coordinating procedures, and supporting the ongoing plan of care.
- Participate and collaborate within assigned program(s); staff, leadership and committee at hospital entity and with UH system initiatives.
- Monitor and guide the patients through the complete experience beginning in the pre-op setting, perform clinical screening of the patient, coordination of evaluation, scheduling of appointments and appropriate testing/imaging, preparation for procedure(s) scheduling, during hospitalization, rehabilitation if applicable and the post-op surgeon/nurse visit and communication.
- Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration in each patient care setting (i.e. hospital, home care, outpatient) to achieve optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Monitor and as needed trouble-shoot the key patient “touch-points” along the continuum.
- Document delegated portions of care/interventions in the ambulatory and/or inpatient medical record
- Participate and collaborate with Patient Education. Develop and monitor the effectiveness of informational and educational material/opportunities.
- Support and serve as a resource to patients/families.
- Support Operational Initiatives.
Hours: This is a hybrid role that requires ~2 days per week onsite at CMC and the remainder of the week you will follow the physician to clinic or work from home (depending on physician/dept schedule). Flexible day time hours 5 days a week (Mon-Fri) and the ability to stay late on occasion of clinic runs late.
Additional Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Qualifications
Education
- (BSN) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Required) or
- (ADN) Associate's Degree in Nursing (Required)
Work Experience
- 5+ years In clinical medicine (Required) or
- 3+ years Cardiology experience (Required)
- Ambulatory nursing experience (Preferred)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Current knowledge of cardiovascular disease management, trends, care, etc. across the different practice settings. (Preferred proficiency)
- Understanding of hospital discharge process; i.e. DME, home care, skilled nursing, etc (Required proficiency)
- Self-directed and motivated (Required proficiency)
- Detail oriented (Required proficiency)
- Strong communication skills (Required proficiency)
- Familiar with Microsoft Office (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required Upon Hire) and
- Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) May be required based on clinical area standards.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) May be required based on clinical area standards.
Physical Demands
- Standing Frequently
- Walking Frequently
- Sitting Rarely
- Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
- Balancing Occasionally
- Stooping Frequently
- Kneeling Frequently
- Crouching Frequently
- Crawling Occasionally
- Reaching Frequently
- Handling Frequently
- Grasping Frequently
- Feeling Constantly
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Constantly
- Repetitive Motions Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
Travel Requirements
- 10%
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Where Ohio roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Patient Navigator Job Market in Ohio
A snapshot from current Ohio openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Cardinal Health2
- Trinity Health2
- University Hospitals2
- CommonSpirit Health1
- Modivcare1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services7
- Distribution & Wholesale2
What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in patient navigator jobs across Ohio.
- 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 Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How many patient navigator jobs are there in Ohio?
There are 9+ patient navigator openings in Ohio on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Cleveland, Columbus, and Grove City. New positions post regularly as employers across Ohio hire.
How much do patient navigators make in Ohio?
Patient navigators in Ohio earn a median of about $47,570 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $37,730 for the lowest 10% to over $75,920 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Ohio cities have the most patient navigator jobs?
Cleveland, Columbus, and Grove City have the most patient navigator openings in Ohio right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire patient navigators in Ohio?
Employers hiring patient navigators in Ohio include Cardinal Health, Trinity Health, and University Hospitals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote patient navigator jobs in Ohio?
Yes. About 11% of patient navigator openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Ohio metros.
How do I apply for patient navigator jobs in Ohio?
You can apply to patient navigator jobs in Ohio directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Ohio location, then apply to each one that fits.
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