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Richmond, Virginia

Nurse Patient Navigator - Pediatric Complex Care - Days

Registered NurseNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$73k-$121k

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Job Description

The Nurse Patient Navigator functions as a Nurse Patient Navigator and serves as an advocate, interpreter, educator and counselor for a group of patients.

The Nurse Patient Navigator manages the care of assigned patients in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high quality and comprehensive healthcare and ancillary services.

The Nurse Patient Navigator serves as the single point of contact to assigned patients and caregivers.

The Nurse Patient Navigator remains a support system to patients and caregivers throughout the patient’s treatment.

The Nurse Patient Navigator uses clinical/nursing knowledge and skills in the performance of job responsibilities.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Current RN licensure in Virginia AHA BLS Certification Specialty Nursing Certification in either Nurse Navigation or area of specialty within one year of hire in position Experience REQUIRED: Minimum of three (3) years of relevant clinical experience in nursing, patient education; case management and/or navigation Previous experience in specialty area Experience PREFERRED: Previous nurse navigation or leadership experience Experience within an academic, teaching hospital Education/training REQUIRED: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing Education/training PREFERRED: Master’ Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing Independent action(s) required: Follows documented physician/licensed independent provider medical/treatment orders.

Practices within the boundaries of the regulations governing the practice of nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Practice is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nursing and established national nursing practice standards.

All practice is guided by and follows the VCUHS policies and procedures and established practice guidelines. Organizes and plans work with input from the patient/family with specific outcomes identified. Demonstrates use of sound clinical judgment based on nursing knowledge/experience.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A Additional position requirements: Positions are primarily weekday work but may be expected to work into the evening or on the weekend, depending on assignment. May be required to go to all VCUHS locations.

Age Specific groups served: As appropriate based on unit assignment Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical - Lifting less than 20 lbs.

Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive): Repetitive motion Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

This position will be working as part of the interdisciplinary team in the complex care clinic located at Children's Hospital of Richmond

Compensation Range

$73,133.00 - $120,744.00

Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

Days

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran

Key Responsibilities

Coordinates care for assigned patients with a multidisciplinary team, helping ensure comprehensive healthcare and ancillary services. Serves as a primary contact, advocate, educator, and ongoing support for patients and caregivers throughout treatment.

Requirements

Requires an active RN license in Virginia or an eligible or compact state at hire, a nursing bachelor's degree, and at least three years of relevant clinical experience, including experience in the specialty area. Continued employment requires Virginia RN licensure, AHA BLS certification, and specialty nursing certification in navigation or the relevant specialty within one year of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient NavigationPatient AdvocacyCare CoordinationMultidisciplinary CollaborationCaregiver SupportCommunicationOrganization and PlanningPediatric Complex Care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Patient Navigator - Pediatric Complex Care - Days at VCU Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatric Nursing (RN) — ranked against 30 active Pediatric Nursing (RN) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Pediatric Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 40 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 50% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

Registered Nurse pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Registered Nurse by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in pediatric nursing (rn)ranked against 30 Pediatric Nursing (RN) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$73k–$121kRegistered Nurse median $95k (middle half $86k–$114k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$96k in purchasing powerVirginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Registered Nurse listings in Virginia161 active5,962 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 30% remote · 50% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Registered Nurse pay trend+6.4% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (30 Pediatric Nursing (RN) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.0this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% of Pediatric Nursing (RN) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 30 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Richmond

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$339k≈ 4.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,628/mo≈ 27% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Richmond, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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