Nurse Navigator 1

University of Miami•Miami, FL

15d

About The Position

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Pediatrics has an exciting opportunity for a part-time Nurse Navigator 1 to work in Miami, FL. CORE JOB SUMMARY The Nurse Navigator 1 is the initial point of contact for a patient entering the health system and assures timely scheduling of the first appointment, and coordination of care after completion of the first appointment and supports the patient throughout the care continuum. The Nurse Navigator 1 serves as a liaison between patients, families, caregivers, and the multidisciplinary care team. The incumbent demonstrates a commitment to quality patient care, implements creative and innovative ways to meet the diverse needs of the patients and ensures best practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required
Valid State of Florida RN license required
Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Triages new patient appointments to the appropriate provider(s) and assures timely scheduling of initial appointments.
Reviews outside medical records for appropriate scheduling.
Assess barriers to care and refers to support services, local, and national organizations when needed.
Educates on the treatment plan for patients based on diagnosis.
Supports patients throughout the care continuum.
Counsels individuals and patients on positive health practices.
Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team of experts to outline the best treatment for patients.
Performs holistic evaluation of specialty population, making use of enhanced proven techniques and procedures to achieve better results.
Implements the improvement of patient care, and healthcare policies and resources.
Mentors other healthcare professionals by functioning as a preceptor or coordinating preceptors for visiting professionals, students, new graduates, and orienteers.
Maintains professional knowledge by affiliating with professional and technical organizations, and participating in applicable continuing education programs, conferences, seminars, and workshops.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
To review medical records for patients who had previously received cancer care at Alex’s Place to identify patients who have been “lost to care”
To Contact patients “lost to care” to discuss cancer survivorship needs and return to clinic
Collect historical treatment information for survivorship patients and input to Passport for Care website
Prepare passport for care and treatment summary document
Identify and order needed screening interventions
Track results of ordered screening tests and forward results to clinician
Make appropriate referrals to subspecialty care
Send visit summary to patient’s PCP
Develop and maintain a clinical database of survivorship patients
Other duties as needed.