Ambulatory Nurse Navigator I

Orlando Health • Orlando, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

OHJOI Navigators support 2-3 physicians each and follow their patients from the start of the surgery schedule, through discharge, and up to the 21-day check-in. Enhances the patient experience by providing seamless navigation and supportive care transition services across the care continuum. Collaborates with all members of the multidisciplinary team to coordinate and consistently manage patient care by serving as a point of contact for patients and families. Systematically and continually performs the functions of assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care according to the nursing process and specialty nursing society standards of practice.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Meets all mandatory and developmental requirements for Orlando Health and the unit/department.
• Two (2) years of experience as a registered nurse.
• Maintains license as an RN in the state of Florida.
• Maintains current BLS/healthcare provider certification.

Nice To Haves

• Experience within the specialty and/or navigation or care coordination/management experience preferred.
• Meets unit/department specific performance competencies and may be required to take specialty courses or training to qualify.
• Current nursing certification in the specialty area of care is preferred at hire; otherwise, it must be completed within one (1) year of hire/placement and maintained while in the role (e.g., Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) certification, Congestive Heart Failure Nurse (CHFN) certification, Orthopedic Nurse Certification (ONC), etc.).

Responsibilities

• Follow patients from the start of the surgery schedule, through discharge, and up to the 21-day check-in.
• Enhance the patient experience by providing seamless navigation and supportive care transition services across the care continuum.
• Collaborate with all members of the multidisciplinary team to coordinate and consistently manage patient care.
• Serve as a point of contact for patients and families.
• Perform the functions of assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care according to the nursing process and specialty nursing society standards of practice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level