Nurse Navigator Bone Health

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

20h

About The Position

The RN Navigator provides, supports, and coordinates a comprehensive care continuum at UofL Health and is an integral part of the surgical team for patients. The Nurse Navigator provides patient care, education, and documentation, and facilitates communication among patients, their support systems, UofL Health team members, and physicians. The role tracks performance improvement measures for specialty populations, including patient experience initiatives and quality care metrics, and demonstrates a commitment to improving treatment services.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN).
Two years of nursing experience.
Active Kentucky Registered Nurse license or compact license with privileges to work in Kentucky.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Orthopedic Oncology nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct patient, family, and caregiver education across the care continuum; evaluate learning needs, set objectives based on established standards, coordinate training opportunities, and establish competencies for patients and support systems.
Coordinate and participate in patient care plans, emphasizing education, medical management, and prevention of secondary complications; provide a direct communication link among patients, physicians, therapy teams, and nursing teams.
Develop and track performance improvement measures in collaboration with the director, physicians, nursing, and the orthopedic oncology team.
Monitor patient progress to identify changes in physical, cognitive, or psychosocial presentation that may require immediate intervention, and collaborate with appropriate team members to implement care plans.
Provide evidence-based education and training to UofL Health team members, physicians, students, and stakeholders to improve quality care, patient safety, and satisfaction outcomes, and increase community awareness of effective nursing practice.
Help deliver high-quality healthcare services professionally, compassionately, and courteously, respecting each person's dignity and individuality.
Attend continuing education relevant to clinical areas to maintain knowledge and skills for the designated specialty population.
Collaborate with other departments and outside agencies to meet patient and organizational needs.
Facilitate community engagement opportunities to promote awareness and identify available resources.
Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct.
Comply with HIPAA privacy and security requirements and maintain confidentiality.
Proactively identify diagnostic tests needed for providers to properly evaluate patients.
Triage new patient referrals.
Coordinate care between providers.
Conduct or coordinate research studies as desired by the provider.
Perform other duties as assigned.