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NICU - Nurse Navigator

Registered NurseFull-Time

Listed compensation

$77k-$104k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on_site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 54m ago · Verified live

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

500342 NICU-Peds Nursing/SMH

Work Shift

UR - Day (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.

Full time, Days

The Nurse Navigator will work collaboratively with the NICU interdisciplinary team, il equipment, and other specialized care, by coordinating teaching schedncluding Nurse Navigators, bedside nurses, medical providers, and other support services, to coordinate and provide patient and family education throughout the NICU stay and in preparation for discharge or transfer. The role focuses on families with complex discharge needs, including home oxygen, feeding tubes, medications, medicaules, providing direct caregiver education, and supporting accurate documentation of education and caregiver readiness. The Patient & Family Education Navigator also supports continuity of care for patients transferring to other inpatient units and may assist with Nurse Navigator functions as needed, including coordination of appointments, referrals, home care services, and medical equipment vendors. Through collaboration with the NICU Family Advisor, developmental care specialists, and other members of the healthcare team, this role helps identify barriers to discharge, strengthen family preparedness, and enhance the overall patient and family experience. A minimum of 3 years of NICU nursing experience is required. BSN required. Active NYS RN license required. All interested applicants submit resume to Nursing recruitment, Box 619-19. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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

Candidates must possess a minimum of 3 years of NICU nursing experience and hold a BSN degree. An active New York State RN license is also required for this position.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Care CoordinationPatient EducationDischarge PlanningInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient AdvocacyCaregiver SupportMedical Equipment CoordinationReferral Management

Critical Care Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 52% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Registered Nurse pay on WeekdayDoc is down 15.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site

Living in Rochester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$247k
Typical market rent
$1,476/mo
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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.