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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 ...

Trinityhealth

Pulmonology

Fort Lauderdale, FL · On-site

$286K - $382K/yr

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

Trinity Health

Pulmonology

Fort Lauderdale, FL · On-site

$285K - $381K/yr

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

Trinity Health

Pulmonology

Fort Lauderdale, FL · On-site

$286K - $382K/yr

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

Trinity Health

Pulmonology

Fort Lauderdale, FL · On-site

$286K - $382K/yr

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

Trinity Health

Pulmonology

Lauderdale Lakes, FL · On-site

$298K - $398K/yr

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

FMOLHS

Nurse Navigator - Pulmonary Clinic

Monroe, LA · On-site

The Patient Navigator provides assistance to patients and family members in assigned area. Based on physical, mental, and social assessment skills, the Navigator works in collaboration with staff and ...

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How much do pulmonary navigator jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 2, 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 is a pulmonary navigator?

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 the common responsibilities of a pulmonary navigator?

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.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a pulmonary navigator?

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.

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Infographic showing various Pulmonary Navigator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,669 per year, or $24.4 per hour.

Nurse Navigator, Pulmonary - FT-Day, 40hrs/week - Center City - Pulmonary/Oncology/Outpatient experi

Jefferson

Philadelphia, PA • On-site

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Job description

Nurse Navigator

The Nurse Navigator performs basic nursing skills, patient navigation, and data management in the outpatient setting, with a focus on enhancing both the patient experience and the quality of interdisciplinary medical care provided by this Korman Respiratory Institute Program of Excellence. The Nurse Navigator will assist patients undergoing lung cancer screening through the comprehensive, centralized Lung Cancer Screening Program at Jefferson Health. A critical quality for success in this position is the ability to develop high-functioning interpersonal relationships with patients, physicians, and scheduling services for navigation of the Jefferson Health system.

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

• Assists with scheduling, shared decision-making, and education for patients undergoing lung cancer screening, supervised by a CRNP.

• Opportunity to obtain master tobacco treatment specialist (MTTS) certification. Training will be provided.

• Reviews test results and coordinates additional workup for patients, including follow-up scans, diagnostic procedures, and/or evaluation by additional subspecialists in Pulmonary Medicine or in the NCI-designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center.

• Records results and tracks patients who are due for follow-up in the Lung Cancer Screening Program using state-of-the-art radiology tracking software. Training will be provided.

• Leads community outreach efforts together with support organizations to provide education and increase enrollment in lung cancer screening.

• Participation and collaboration on clinical research projects focused on early detection of lung cancer will also be expected as a minor part of this role.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Education:

BSN is required, and MSN is preferred

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Experience:

Current PA RN License and current BLS certification is required

Two (2) to three (3) years of clinical experience in a patient care setting is required

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Jefferson University Physicians

Primary Location Address

800-803 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

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