Ambulatory GI - Procedure Nurse Navigator

University of Rochester•City of Rochester, NY

2d•$76,398 - $99,320•Hybrid

About The Position

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. This is a full-time position (40 hrs., 8 hour shifts, hybrid remote position, Monday- Friday). Join our team in a unique role designed to assist with guiding patients through the process from scheduling to arrival for a GI procedure. The GI Navigator helps by removing barriers, and providing resources for patients to successfully complete their procedure through telehealth communication and chart review. Responsibilities include: facilitating preparation prior to procedure through telephone management, patient education, and coordination of care. The Nurse Navigator assists with data collection for quality improvement initiatives, and attends scheduling meetings with a multidisciplinary team to ensure efficient and accurate procedure scheduling. Must possess strong communication skills, be proactive and independent in decision-making, and have excellent organizational skills. RN with minimum of 3 years’ experience required. GI experience strongly preferred.

Requirements

RN with minimum of 3 years’ experience required.
Strong communication skills.
Proactive and independent in decision-making.
Excellent organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

GI experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides individualized assistance, support and comprehensive coordination of care for patients and their families/caregivers.
Eliminates barriers to timely care.
Facilitates patient flow through the system.
Facilitates interactions with the care team.
Increases patient and provider satisfaction.
Maintains point of contact with providers.
Serves as first point of contact for patients and families.
Guides patients through the process from scheduling to arrival for a GI procedure.
Removes barriers and provides resources for patients to successfully complete their procedure through telehealth communication and chart review.
Facilitates preparation prior to procedure through telephone management, patient education, and coordination of care.
Assists with data collection for quality improvement initiatives.
Attends scheduling meetings with a multidisciplinary team to ensure efficient and accurate procedure scheduling.