Discharge Nurse Navigator (RN) - Full Time, Days
Listed compensation
$59.81-$95.69/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join CHOC as a Discharge Nurse Navigator (RN) – Full Time, Days in Orange, California, United States. Work Location Orange, California Work Shift Day – 08hrs (United States of America) Why CHOC? At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $59.81 - $95.69/hour.
- Career development programs
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
Apply to join CHOC as a Discharge Nurse Navigator (RN) – Full Time, Days.
Key Responsibilities
The Discharge Nurse Navigator facilitates the hospital discharge process by conducting daily rounding and identifying barriers to a safe transition home. They also provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, medications, and care plans to ensure continuity of care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and possess at least two years of inpatient pediatric experience. Required certifications include CA Registered Nurse licensure, BLS, PALS, and NRP.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 32% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$162k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $146k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Registered Nurse roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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