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Department of Orthopaedics & Physical Performance - Nurse Navigator

Registered NurseFull-Time

Listed compensation

$77k-$104k

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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

Care coordinationPatient navigationJoint replacement careMultidisciplinary collaboration

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).

What does the Registered Nurse market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$77k–$104kRegistered Nurse median $113k (middle half $98k–$130k)28 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$84k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
All registered nurse listings in New York244 active5,766 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 20% remote · 50% no call · 73% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew 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 days208 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. New York figures use all registered nurses: too few New York Orthopedic Surgery postings state pay.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Registered Nurse roles listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 5,720 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Rochester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$240k≈ 3.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,454/mo≈ 23% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.0
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Rochester, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.