Endoscopy Nurse Navigator - 32 hours per week

MaineGeneral Health•Augusta, ME

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

MaineGeneral Health is hiring an Endoscopy Nurse Navigator to support patients undergoing endoscopic procedures by providing education, coordination, and advocacy throughout the continuum of care. The Endoscopy Nurse Navigator serves as a key clinical resource for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures. This role provides pre-procedure outreach, education, coordination, and advocacy to ensure patients are well-prepared, informed, and supported throughout the continuum of care. The Nurse Navigator serves as a liaison between patients, their families, and the interdisciplinary care team, promoting seamless communication, patient safety, and optimal outcomes.

Requirements

Active RN license in the State of Maine
Strong clinical assessment, communication, and patient education skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within an interdisciplinary team.

Nice To Haves

Endoscopy experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assesses, educates, and empowers patients to actively participate in their care, providing clarity regarding procedure, pre-procedure preparations, and post-procedure care.
Contact patients before their scheduled procedure to review the details of the process, answer questions, and ensure they are well-prepared for the procedure.
Provides clinical education and expert guidance on pre-procedure instructions, including fasting or medication adjustments, and addresses any concerns related to the procedure.
Works closely with patients, identifying and resolving barriers to care or recovery.
Serves as a liaison between patients, families, and the interdisciplinary clinical team.
Ensures seamless communication and information with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers involved in patient care.
Provides emotional support and counseling to patients and families, offering guidance and education related to the procedure.
Assists patients and families with resolving any issues by advising of options and referring to appropriate resources.

Benefits

Competitive Pay and Comprehensive Benefits – Health, dental, vision, and more.
Work-Life Balance – Generous parental leave, ample earned time off, and employee discounts.
Financial Security – Up to 4% retirement contributions and potential student loan reimbursement.
Career Growth – Opportunities to advance within our organization.
Potential reimbursement to help you thrive
Quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs.
Employees have access to industry-leading leave for new parents.
A generous earned time plan is offered to all employees - We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays, be with family, go on vacation, or simply take care of themselves.
When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.
An employee discount program is available to all employees for services provided by MaineGeneral Medical Center.
Loan Reimbursement is available for this position dependent upon current degree level.
Tuition Reimbursement is available to all employees to further develop skills and career.
We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.
Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident.
We offer both short-term and long-term disability insurance to replace a portion of your income if you become disabled and cannot work for a period of time.
Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business.
We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development.