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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.

Patient Navigator, CEP Heart Center-New Bern

CarolinaEast Health System

New Bern, NC • On-site

$18.25 - $25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago


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Company rating: 5.6 out of 10

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Job Summary: The Patient Navigator functions as the coordinator and clinical resource to support patients throughout their care journey and promote continuity of care across the practice. The Patient Navigator will serve as a resource and liaison for patient referrals, communication, and patient triage.
About CarolinaEast Health System
CarolinaEast Health System is committed to providing high quality, compassionate care across the Coastal Carolina region. At the heart of our system is a 350-bed, full-service medical center equipped with a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, utilizing the latest medical technologies. We employ over 3,200 dedicated team members and operate physician practices across various specialties in four counties. Our employees foster a culture of excellence that ensures our patients receive the same high level of care found at larger medical centers, all while maintaining a friendly, community-centered atmosphere throughout our facilities. CarolinaEast offers a robust benefits package to all full-time employees, as well as benefits for part-time plus and part-time staff. We are proud to be the first medical center in North Carolina recognized as a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. Additionally, we are honored to be named one of America's Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek, among numerous other prestigious accolades.
CarolinaEast Physicians is made up of over 150 physicians, and mid-level providers who provide care to patients spanning four eastern North Carolina Counties. We have specialties including Primary Care, Pediatrics, Rheumatology, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Neurology, Podiatry, Endocrinology, Cardiovascular Surgery, Otolaryngology, General Surgery, Oncology, Urology, Physical Medicine and Rehab, Orthopedics, Psychiatry, and Gastroenterology.
Minimum Requirements:
• Registered Nurse graduate of approved School of Nursing. Associate's degree required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 nursing years' experience with cardiology or electrophysiology preferred.
• Ability to review systems and schedules to identify gaps and need for improvements.
• Develop relationships and excellent communication skills to coordinate care with multiple departments.
• Ability to show initiative and provide proactive solutions to complicated systems with large volumes of patients.

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