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Rochester

$76K - $103K/yr

The navigator serves as a central point of contact, ensuring timely, coordinated, patient-centered care while collaborating closely with the Nurse Manager, Assistant Nurse Manager, and pulmonary ...

Major Hospital

Resp. Care Navigator

Shelbyville, IN · On-site

$20 - $25.75/hr

... pulmonary diseases. The RT Navigator initiates and accepts patient referrals, assesses healthcare needs, identifies community and medical resources and manages assigned patient population. The RT ...

Major Hospital

Resp. Care Navigator

Shelbyville, IN · On-site

$20 - $25.75/hr

... pulmonary diseases. The RT Navigator initiates and accepts patient referrals, assesses healthcare needs, identifies community and medical resources and manages assigned patient population. The RT ...

Tufts Medicine

Pulmonary Disease Navigator: Job Profile Summary This role focuses on assessing the needs of patients who have physical, mental, or emotional disabilities and delivering therapy services to improve ...

Tufts Medicine

Pulmonary Disease Navigator

Boston, MA · On-site

Pulmonary Disease Navigator: Job Profile Summary This role focuses on assessing the needs of patients who have physical, mental, or emotional disabilities and delivering therapy services to improve ...

Trinity Health

Pulmonology

Fort Lauderdale, FL

$285K - $381K/yr

Services include navigational bronchoscopy, EBUS, robotic bronchoscopy, Zephyr valve insertion, COPD Clinic: pulmonary function testing, pulmonary rehab program, respiratory navigators, sleep ...

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How much do pulmonary navigator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for pulmonary navigator in the United States is $24.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $26.20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Pulmonary Navigator position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Pulmonary Navigator, you need a strong clinical background in respiratory or pulmonary medicine, often supported by a nursing degree, respiratory therapy license, or similar credentials. Familiarity with case management systems, electronic medical records (EMR), and specialized pulmonary assessment tools is important. Standout soft skills include empathy, patient advocacy, effective communication, and the ability to coordinate care across multidisciplinary teams. These skills and qualities are crucial for successfully guiding patients through complex pulmonary care pathways, ensuring continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes.

What is a Pulmonary Navigator job?

A Pulmonary Navigator is a healthcare professional who helps patients with lung diseases, such as COPD or asthma, navigate their treatment plans. They coordinate care between patients, doctors, and specialists, ensuring timely appointments, education, and support. Their role includes patient advocacy, symptom management guidance, and connecting individuals to resources like pulmonary rehab or smoking cessation programs. By streamlining care, they help improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

What are some common responsibilities of a Pulmonary Navigator on a daily basis?

A Pulmonary Navigator is typically responsible for coordinating patient care from diagnosis through treatment, providing education and support for patients with respiratory conditions such as COPD or asthma. Daily tasks often include scheduling appointments and tests, monitoring treatment progress, facilitating referrals to specialists, and acting as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers. They also work closely with pulmonologists, primary care physicians, and respiratory therapists to ensure a seamless care experience. This role requires a proactive approach to addressing barriers to care and empowering patients to better manage their lung health.

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Infographic showing various Pulmonary Navigator job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $50,669 per year, or $24.4 per hour.
Ambulatory Pulmonary Nurse Navigator

Ambulatory Pulmonary Nurse Navigator

Rochester

On-site

$76K - $103K/yr

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

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:

500641 Pulmonary Lab - SMH Nursing

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 40 hours M-F 8-4:30; no weekends or holidays

The NN specializes in teaching pulmonary disease and bronchoscopy procedures and will provide comprehensive medical navigation for patients throughout the pulmonary diagnostic and treatment continuum. will support patients from initial pulmonary referral and lung cancer screening through diagnostic bronchoscopy, diagnosis disclosure, and transition to treatment or ongoing surveillance. The navigator serves as a central point of contact, ensuring timely, coordinated, patient-centered care while collaborating closely with the Nurse Manager, Assistant Nurse Manager, and pulmonary providers, Identifies resources for patient self-management skills, Identifies barriers to a successful care management path and develops strategies to overcome them, Participates in the development of evidence-based protocols, policies, workflows, guidelines, and flow sheets within the medical home model, Keeps abreast of organizational developments and practices that may impact operations by engaging in continuing education, professional organizations, seminars, and relevant literature. Registered Nurse, BSN/ Master's preferred.

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.

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