Clinical Nurse Navigator II - Heart Valve Clinic
About The Position
The Clinical Nurse Navigator is a registered nurse responsible for the seamless coordination of care across the continuum for patients with complex, integration sensitive diagnoses. The navigator is 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. The Clinical Nurse Navigator also 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, and may orient and train incoming Clinical Nurses and Patient Care Assistants. Performs other duties as assigned. In addition to the above, the Clinical Nurse Navigator II serves as an advanced level mentor for nursing and other staff and may take a leadership role in orienting Clinical Staff. The Navigator II also analyzes quality metrics and implements PDCA improvements accordingly. Community Health – The Nurse Navigator II in Community Health works with low income, uninsured and underinsured patients. In addition to the above duties, the Nurse Navigator II will provide case management and coordination of services in the community by identifying medical, psycho-social and economic conditions to ensure that appropriate treatment and services are obtained. They will also develop health related educational programs and deliver lectures and/or perform demonstrations. The Nurse Navigator II can also provide health and wellness coaching, if certified to do so.
Requirements
- Registered nurse
- RN license
Nice To Haves
- Certification in health and wellness coaching
Responsibilities
- Seamless coordination of care across the continuum for patients with complex, integration sensitive diagnoses.
- Patient advocacy and coordination of care in conjunction with physicians from time of diagnosis or admission through discharge or up to end of life.
- Educate patient and family/significant others on the health care experience.
- Implement, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate care options, services, and resources.
- Link family/patient to appropriate resources as needed.
- Assist in quality improvement initiatives by gathering, tracking, and researching quality metrics.
- Monitor outcomes such as patient satisfaction, compliance with treatment regimen, and loyalty.
- Interact with department nurses.
- Orient and train incoming Clinical Nurses and Patient Care Assistants.
- Serve as an advanced level mentor for nursing and other staff.
- Take a leadership role in orienting Clinical Staff.
- Analyze quality metrics and implement PDCA improvements.
- Provide case management and coordination of services in the community for low income, uninsured and underinsured patients.
- Identify medical, psycho-social, and economic conditions to ensure appropriate treatment and services are obtained.
- Develop health-related educational programs and deliver lectures and/or perform demonstrations.
- Provide health and wellness coaching, if certified to do so.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
