Department of Orthopaedics & Physical Performance - Nurse Navigator
Listed compensation
$77k-$104k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.
Job Location (Full Address)
601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642
Opening
Worker Subtype
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Department: 500653 Orthopaedic-Ambulatry Nur/SMH
Work Shift
UR - Rotating (United States of America)
Range
UR URCE 214
Compensation Range
$76,689.00 - $103,521.00
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Responsibilities
GENERAL PURPOSE:
Provides individualized assistance, support and comprehensive coordination of care for patients and their families/caregivers, to eliminate barriers to timely care, facilitate flow through system, facilitate interactions with care team, increase patient and provider satisfaction, maintain point of contact with providers and serve as first point of contact for patients and families.
FT Position Available
The Nurse Navigator will play a crucial role in guiding patients through the entire continuum of care related to joint replacements. The Navigator is a key member of the multidisciplinary team helping to remove barriers for patients and provide resources for pre and post-surgical care.
This role ensures defined standards at every episode of care for screening, assessment, planning, patient education, managing and communicating to assure the progression of safe and efficient care throughout the continuum in a collaborative approach.
They are responsible for the data collection on defined metrics and will take initiative to identify gaps in the continuity of care for patients undergoing joint replacement surgery. Nurse navigators should have a basic understanding of joint replacement equipment needs and implants.
Responsibilities include coordination of care, telephone management, patient triage and patient education. Must possess strong assessment, communication and computer skills, be proactive and independent in decision-making and have good organizational skills.
The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better.
In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics).
This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.
Requirements
The role requires strong assessment, communication, and organizational skills to manage patient triage and education effectively. Candidates must be proactive, independent in decision-making, and possess a basic understanding of joint replacement equipment and implants.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Orthopedic Surgery — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 40 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 50% have no call, 73% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $84k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $77k–$104k | Registered Nurse median $113k (middle half $98k–$130k)28 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$84k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| All registered nurse listings in New York | 244 active | 5,766 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 20% remote · 50% no call · 73% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York registered nurse listings (all specialties): 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 4% offer loan repayment244 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Orthopedic Surgery listings (all professions) | 338 in the last 30 days | 208 the 30 days before (+63%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Registered Nurse pay trend (all specialties) | +5.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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