Nurse Navigator RN | Neuroscience Clinic | FT

UF Health•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The RN Clinical Navigator is responsible for providing nursing care to patients and coordinating pre-surgical and post-surgical care for clinic patients who are identified for elective surgery. The RN Clinical Navigator will provide interdisciplinary care to ensure patients have all the necessary information and requirements related to their surgery. The RN Clinical Navigator will perform all staff nurse functions and utilize all standards of care. The RN Clinical Navigator will ensure all requirements are obtained prior to the surgery date, as well as assess and triage post-operative patients. These requirements include, but are not limited to: communicating with patients regarding their upcoming surgery; providing education on procedures and pre-surgical expectations; following up with patients as required; providing patient-centered interventions; ensuring all labs are ordered and completed; following up on surgical clearances; serving as the primary liaison with patients concerning their pre-operative needs and concerns; monitoring the entire patient surgical navigation process; providing direct patient care when directed by clinical supervisor; performing post-op assessments; and participating in all patient experience improvement initiatives. The RN Clinical Navigator maintains accountability and responsibility for their patients, even though some tasks may be delegated to MAs, Surgical Coordinators, Surgical Techs, etc. Traveling to different clinic sites may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
BSN from an accredited school of nursing
Current licensure as RN in Florida or valid licensure in one of the states under the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). If licensed under the eNLC, must obtain FL RN licensure within 90 days of becoming a Florida resident.
BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Over five (5) years Acute Care, Ambulatory Care and/or Care Coordination
Ability to provide support to all members of the care team and communicate effectively
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills with attention to detail
Experience with conflict resolution and negotiation strategies.
Ability to use Excel, Word, and Power Point computer applications.
Ability to triage patient care needs and delegate appropriately
Must be able to prioritize and be highly organized
Adheres to hospital and Florida Nurse Practice Act guidelines in providing patient care.
Familiarity with medical and surgical equipment used in the patient care environment
Knowledge and experience documenting patient care in an electronic medical record
Ability to function independently
Demonstrates critical thinking skills

Nice To Haves

Professional Certification
ACLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Combination of at least six (6) years of Acute Care (progressive and/or ICU) and perioperative experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Providing nursing care to patients
Coordinating pre-surgical and post-surgical care for clinic patients who are identified for elective surgery
Providing interdisciplinary care to ensure patients have all the necessary information and requirements related to their surgery
Performing all staff nurse functions and utilize all standards of care
Ensuring all requirements are obtained prior to the surgery date
Assessing and triaging post-operative patients
Communicating with patients regarding their upcoming surgery
Providing education on procedures and pre-surgical expectations
Following up with patients as required
Providing patient-centered interventions
Ensuring all labs are ordered and completed
Following up on surgical clearances
Serving as the primary liaison with patients concerning their pre-operative needs and concerns
Monitoring the entire patient surgical navigation process
Providing direct patient care when directed by clinical supervisor
Performing post-op assessments
Participating in all patient experience improvement initiatives