Job Description

ECU Health

About ECU Health Beaufort Hospital, a campus of ECU Health Medical Center

ECU Health Beaufort Hospital is located in Washington and serves as a campus ECU Health Medical Center, our Level I Trauma Center in Greenville. The 142-bed full-service hospital offers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services including medical, surgical, intensive care, emergency, pediatrics and women’s services. In addition there is a lab, diagnostic imaging services, physical and respiratory therapy. The facility also features the Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center, offering leading-edge chemotherapy and radiation therapy, among other cancer services.

Position Summary

The nurse navigator provides individualized assistance to specific patients and their families in overcoming barriers to care, facilitating timely access to care, and providing education and support. The patients' trajectory through diagnosis, treatment, and after care will be seamless and coordinated in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. Additional patient navigational needs may be assigned to this Navigator.

Minimum Requirements

• 4 year college degree is required. 
• BSN, MSN preferred
• Current North Carolina nursing license is required.
• 3-5 years clinical experience for patient focus is required.
• 3-5 years in a hospital setting is required. 
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Organized, can multi-task, analytical, time management
• Work well under stress and be able to provide emotional support.
• Membership in professional organization is desired.
• Certification for patient focus preferred or within 2 years of employment.

Other Information

• Unit/Department: Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center, a Facility of ECU Health Medical Center- Washington, NC 
• This position is part-time (20 hrs/week) and benefit eligible. 

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact:

Erica Hoyt, Talent Acquisition Consultant

ECU Health Talent Acquisition

Email: [email protected]