University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Community Practice

Job Title: Nurse Navigator - Urogynecology Central Park/Park Meadows



Job Summary:

The Nurse Navigator (NN) will be a member of the care team that will be focused on providing personalized one-on-one patient care. The NN assesses and evaluates patient conditions, and then plans, implements, provides, and documents patient care in a manner that follows professional nursing standards and outlined practices. The NN will assist in expediting the process for evaluation of clinic patients through a multidisciplinary team approach, coordination of services, and scheduling exams, optimizing patient care outcomes. Requires strong foundational knowledge in urology and a working knowledge of key urogynecology procedures. The NN will help the patient navigate clinic visits, follow-up testing, diagnostics, labs, and other services, coordinate care to reduce gaps in understanding, counsel and educate patients and families, and ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Triages, coordinates care, and orders appropriate patient testing under University of Colorado School of Medicine protocols and guidance with heavy focus on managing needs within and outside of the organization so as to prevent unnecessary ER visits, hospital admissions, and/or readmissions.
• Acts as Liaison between patient and clinical staff, administration, physicians, managed care companies, community/external resources to address the health needs of patients by assessing for clinical, emotional, spiritual, psychosocial, and financial barriers to care. Once identified, works with the care team to find and/or create a plan to overcome barriers for successful health outcomes.
• Participates in relevant quality workgroups to assist in the development of patient education materials, clinical pathways, and workflows to improve patient and provider compliance with meeting health measures and meeting the needs of the patients/families.
• Responsible for managing routine correspondence and medical records to referring agencies and providers in accordance with policy.
• Collaborates directly with primary physician and care team to help educate/reinforce specific disease processes, treatments, and recommendations to properly diagnose, treat, and mitigate problems based on multidisciplinary care plan.
• Facilitates resolution to patient care gaps and follows up by both proactively reaching out to patients/families, and continuously addressing direct phone calls and messages from patients.

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Denver, CO.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, biological science, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
• Two (2) years of registered nurse experience in either a clinical or a hospital setting.
• One (1) year of experience in nurse navigation in a specialty area.
• Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three or more (3+) years of registered nurse experience in either a clinical or a hospital setting.
• Two or more (2+) years of experience in nurse navigation in specialty area.
• Bilingual, Spanish-speaking.
• Nursing certification (ANCC) in specialty area.
• Epic, Kronos, and Healthstream experience.

Conditions of Employment:

• Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Colorado.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross healthcare provider level CPR certification.
• Complies with applicable University of Colorado School of Medicine, Community Practice mandatory education and training.
• Maintains all required licensure and certifications for the position.
• Must be able to travel to alternate locations as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Effectively communicate, both in writing and verbally, at all levels, including physicians, leadership, and staff.
• Strong knowledge of CPT & ICD-10 procedure coding.
• Strong knowledge of value-based care and risk-based coding procedures.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to the listed job qualifications and interest in the position
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Nicole Glenn, [email protected]

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until the position is filled. Best consideration will be given to those who apply by July 11, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $83,794 to $100,552.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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