Clinical Navigator - Neurology

Cleveland Clinic • Vero Beach, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Indian River has been recognized as one of the top regional hospitals in South Florida. Indian River Hospital is in sunny Florida’s Treasure Coast where it is committed to providing optimal family-centric and community-focused care. At Indian River Hospital, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. The Neurology Department at Indian River Hospital is looking to add a Clinical Navigator to the team who will coordinate the care for disease management for our patients. You will facilitate communication among nursing caregivers, physicians and all members of the multi-disciplinary team and assist patients in accessing necessary treatment, services and support after discharge. Your work will help to improve the patient's quality of life. This opportunity offers the ability to attend conferences and be a part of research studies in conjunction with being a part of an elite healthcare organization. A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00AM – 5:00PM.

Requirements

• Graduate of 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
• Three years of experience with specialty emphasis (i.e. digestive disease, cardiovascular, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• History working with the neurological population
• Experience working in the Emergency Department

Responsibilities

• 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, communicate plan of care to patient and family 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed