Clinical Nurse Navigator I: Breast Care and Imaging Center
About The Position
The Clinical Nurse Navigator I is a registered nurse responsible for the seamless coordination of care across the continuum for patients with complex, integration sensitive diagnoses. Serves as a patient advocate who coordinates care in conjunction with the physicians from time of diagnosis or admission through discharge or up to end of life. Educates patient and family/significant others on the health care experience; implements, coordinates, monitors and evaluates care options, services and resources. Links family/patient to appropriate resources as needed. Proactive in finding ways to enhance the patient experience clinically and in service. Provides an exceptional patient experience. Assists in quality improvement initiatives by gathering, tracking, and researching quality metrics. Monitors outcomes, e.g. patient satisfaction, compliance with treatment regimen and loyalty. Interacts with department Nurses, may orient and train incoming Clinical Nurses and Patient Care Assistants. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in nursing and 3 years’ of experience in area of specialty required.
- Registered Nurse in the State of California - Current and in good standing.
- Breast Care Centers: BLS issued by the American Heart Association
Nice To Haves
- Current BLS certification
Responsibilities
- Coordinates care across the continuum for patients with complex diagnoses.
- Serves as a patient advocate.
- Educates patient and family on the health care experience.
- Implements, coordinates, monitors and evaluates care options, services and resources.
- Links family/patient to appropriate resources as needed.
- Enhances the patient experience clinically and in service.
- Assists in quality improvement initiatives.
- Monitors outcomes, e.g. patient satisfaction, compliance with treatment regimen and loyalty.
- Interacts with department Nurses, may orient and train incoming Clinical Nurses and Patient Care Assistants.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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