Hospital Access Navigator (RN) - Hillsborough

Empath Health•Brandon, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Suncoast Hospice, a member of Empath Health, is seeking a Hospital Access Navigator to work in Hillsborough county. This role involves providing exceptional care and managing the access team's productivity. The navigator will partner with key hospital partners to strengthen relationships and establish Empath as a preferred provider. Responsibilities include performing chart audits, conducting shadow and tracer visits to identify needs and improvements, coaching staff on best practices, and leading the access team in goal integration. The position is directly responsible for compliance with governing state and federal regulations and standards of care guidelines from outside accreditation agencies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university required.
RN Licensure.
Must acquire continuing education and training related to regulatory and professional practices. Demonstrates advancement in knowledge and expertise.
Valid CPR certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Current certifications as applicable to their professional discipline.
Must have reliable transportation which will enable them to perform tasks and responsibilities in a timely and appropriate fashion. Must provide proof of valid automobile insurance, a copy of which will be placed in the employee’s HR file. This position requires travel between multiple locations.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Two years Hospice experience with at least two years of management experience preferred.
At least five years total years experience as an RN preferred.

Responsibilities

Manages the access team’s productivity along with assumes responsibility for actively contributing in process improvement efforts.
Partners with key hospital partners to strengthen relationships and establish Empath as a preferred provider.
Perform chart audits, shadow and tracer visits routinely to identify needs and improvement by staff, while continually coaching to best practice and optimal access in all care settings.
Leads access team in development and successful integration of cascading goals.
The Hospital Access Navigator is directly responsible for compliance with governing state and federal regulations and standards of care guidelines of outside accreditation agencies.