Spine Program Nurse Navigator
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Job Description
Open Position
- Position: Spine Program Nurse Navigator
- Department: Aspire Spine Program
- Main Location: Marlette, MI
- Hours: Casual
Aspire Rural Health System is hiring a Spine Program Nurse Navigator. We’re looking for individuals with a positive attitude to join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals committed to delivering the highest quality of service to both our patients and employees.
Requirements
- Current unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the State of Michigan.
- Current BLS certification.
- Clinical nursing experience required.
- Critical care, neurotrauma, orthopedic, surgical, or spine nursing experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with patient education, care coordination, and clinical triage preferred.
Responsibilities
The Aspire Spine Program Nurse Navigator is a registered nurse who serves as a member of the interdisciplinary Spine Program care team and provides nursing assessment, patient education, triage, care coordination, follow-up, and program development support throughout the patient’s spine care journey.
The Nurse Navigator works collaboratively with Dr. Barrett, other providers, nursing staff, and members of the interdisciplinary care team to promote patient safety, continuity of care, effective communication, and an optimal patient experience.
The Nurse Navigator practices within the registered nurse scope of practice, established Aspire Rural Health System policies and protocols, and physician/provider orders.
The Nurse Navigator does not independently diagnose medical conditions, prescribe medications, determine medical or surgical treatment, make medical disposition decisions, or independently discharge patients.
Clinical concerns, changes in patient condition, and matters requiring medical evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, or changes to the plan of care will be promptly communicated and escalated to Dr. Barrett or the appropriate provider.
"Aspire Rural Health Systems are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Aspire Rural Health System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to complete the application or participate in the interview process, please contact Human Resources.”
Key Responsibilities
The Nurse Navigator provides nursing assessment, patient education, triage, and care coordination as part of the interdisciplinary Spine Program team. They work collaboratively with providers to promote patient safety and continuity of care while adhering to established policies and protocols.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Orthopedics — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 50 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 54% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Registered Nurse median $88k (middle half $83k–$103k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Michigan index 96.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Registered Nurse listings in Michigan | 163 active | 5,987 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 22% remote · 54% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Registered Nurse pay trend | +6.4% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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