Nurse Navigator: Transitional Care Clinic

Alta Bates Summit • San Francisco, CA

254d • $87 - $114

About The Position

A professional registered nurse (RN) who offers individualized assistance to patients, families and caregivers to help overcome health care system barriers. Enhances the patient experience and improves the clinical outcome for patients by providing a seamless navigation process throughout the continuum of care. Responsible for collaborating with physicians and members of the interdisciplinary teams to triage, coordinate, and consistently manage patient care by educating the patient and serving as a point of contact for patients and families. Participates in strategic initiatives within the clinical program or service line to include developing, implementing and monitoring navigation activities and sustainability, facilitates shared decision making and patient engagement by forming trusting relationships and addressing patients' communication and health literacy needs, while helping them integrate their values and preferences into treatment decisions. Works for and promotes positive outcomes for patients, providers and the Sutter health care system.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• RN-Registered Nurse of California.
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider.
• 5 years recent relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Offer individualized assistance to patients, families, and caregivers to overcome health care system barriers.
• Enhance the patient experience and improve clinical outcomes by providing seamless navigation throughout the continuum of care.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to triage, coordinate, and manage patient care.
• Educate patients and serve as a point of contact for patients and families.
• Participate in strategic initiatives within the clinical program or service line.
• Develop, implement, and monitor navigation activities and sustainability.
• Facilitate shared decision making and patient engagement.
• Address patients' communication and health literacy needs.
• Help patients integrate their values and preferences into treatment decisions.
• Promote positive outcomes for patients, providers, and the Sutter health care system.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree