Registered Nurse, Navigator Cognitive Care
Listed compensation
$40.93-$61.39/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Regions Hospital is seeking an RN to work in a Nursing Navigator role, Monday-Friday at both our St. Paul and St. Louis Park clinic locations. The Cognitive Care Nurse Navigator serves as a patient advocate and care coordinator for individuals with cognitive/memory diagnosis. This role provides clinical guidance, emotional support, and logistical assistance throughout the continuum of care; from diagnosis through treatment, including disease modifying therapy.
The Nurse Navigator works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely access to services, reduce barriers to care, and optimize patient outcomes and satisfaction. They will ensure that patients and caregivers experience a safe, efficient, and supportive process across the entire treatment pathway.
Work Schedule: Regular Clinic hours, Monday through Friday
Required Qualifications
Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination
- Graduated from an accredited school of nursing (RN).
- Associate’s degree in nursing
- Two years of nursing experience in neurology
Licensure/ Registration/ Certification
- Current Registered Nurse license in either the state of Minnesota or Wisconsin upon hire. Must provide proof of application for alternate state license prior to start and obtain the second license within 30 days of hire.
Both Minnesota and Wisconsin RN licenses must be maintained.
- Current BLS provider status in accordance with American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines. Online only is not accepted.
At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.
We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.
At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.
Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health
As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.
Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Key Responsibilities
The Nurse Navigator serves as a patient advocate and care coordinator for individuals with cognitive or memory diagnoses. They provide clinical guidance and logistical support while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate’s degree in nursing and possess a current Registered Nurse license in Minnesota or Wisconsin. Additionally, two years of neurology nursing experience and current BLS certification are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Nurse, Navigator Cognitive Care at Regions Hospital & RHSC a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Registered Nurse roles — ranked against 5,773 active Registered Nurse roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Neurology — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 40 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 48% have no call, 73% require no weekends.
Registered Nurse pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in registered nurse roles | ranked against 5,773 Registered Nurse roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$108k in purchasing power | Minnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Registered Nurse listings in Minnesota | 162 active | 5,843 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 28% remote · 48% no call · 73% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Minnesota Registered Nurse listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 6% offer loan repayment162 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Neurology listings | 192 in the last 30 days | 144 the 30 days before (+33%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Registered Nurse pay trend | +4.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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