Nurse Navigator, Surgery

$70,300 - $100,100/Yr

The Gw Medical Faculty Associates - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Washington, DC

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Nurse Navigator for Surgery plays a crucial role in coordinating patient care for those undergoing thoracic surgery and lung cancer screening. This position involves acting as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers, ensuring that patients receive timely follow-up care, education, and support services. The Nurse Navigator will facilitate communication among multidisciplinary teams and assist patients in navigating their treatment plans effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate referrals from healthcare facilities and individual providers.
• Provide patient education related to illness and treatment management.
• Act as a community liaison for support programming.
• Contact patients within two days of discharge for care coordination.
• Ensure all summary of care documentation is available for pending visits.
• Provide clinical support, counseling, and education to patients.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to develop care plans.
• Prepare clinic notes for new and returning patients.
• Pull and scan patient records from Cerner and EPIC into Allscripts.
• Order lab work and schedule necessary testing and biopsies.
• Assist providers in addressing care provision insufficiencies.
• Serve as the point person for the Lung Cancer Screening Program.
• Perform smoking cessation counseling during screenings.
• Maintain up-to-date records for the Lung Cancer Screening Program.
• Reach out to referring physicians to ensure proper communication of results.
• Follow up with patients regarding scan results and recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• Current D.C. Licensure as a registered nurse or application for licensure in D.C.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a registered nurse.
• Experience in public health or health/patient education preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in oncology nursing.
• Familiarity with electronic health record systems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $70,300 to $100,100 USD.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.