Clinical Navigator - M-Power Program, PRN

Cleveland Clinic•Akron, OH

34d•Onsite

About The Position

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family. As a Clinical Navigator with the M Power Program, a caregiver in this role will provide specialized, trauma-informed support to patients preparing for labor, delivery and the postpartum period. This PRN role is designed for current or former Labor and Delivery nurses who have specialized training in trauma-informed care. Clinical Navigators meet one-on-one with patients in the hospital for approximately two hours, providing confidential and compassionate support through personalized consultations and tours of the labor and delivery environment. Navigators help patients discuss potential triggers, identify strategies to mitigate anxiety and feel more prepared and supported throughout their experience. This holistic approach places the patient’s needs first while creating a safe, understanding environment for patients with a history of trauma, anxiety or assault, whether or not that history has been disclosed. Empower Program provides specialized care for patients whose perinatal experiences may be affected by previous traumatic events. The M-Power Program is designed to care for patients who have experienced assault, physical or sexual abuse, previous childbirth trauma or other significant life events. This is a PRN role. A caregiver in this position will work varying hours and days as needed.

Requirements

Graduate from an approved School of Nursing
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross
3 years of experience with emphasis on a specialty

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Responsibilities

Facilitate communication among nursing caregivers, physicians and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Assist patients in accessing necessary treatment and services and provide support after discharge.
Review surgical, diagnostic and interventional procedures and provide an overview of expectations for outcomes.
Prepare families for a realistic initial visit post procedure.
Review appropriate rehabilitation programs.
Conduct rounds on designated patients daily and determine status based on nursing expertise and assessment.
Solicit patient concerns, demonstrate responsiveness and respect, and communicate the plan of care to patients and families as appropriate.
Assist patients and families with financial and administrative issues (e.g. FMLA paperwork, advanced directives, Medicaid, Social Security, etc.) by referring to appropriate resources.
Follow-up on phone calls as indicated upon discharge.
Collaborate with support services (Global Patient Services, Medical Concierge, Pastoral Care, Care Management, Healing Services, Mended Hearts) to coordinate care and maintain communication.
Facilitate transfers as needed.