Nurse Navigator

Renown Health • Reno, NV

386d

About The Position

The Nurse Navigator is responsible for coordinating care and providing educational support to patients, ensuring a seamless care experience. This role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans, facilitate referrals to specialists, and assist in discharge planning. The Nurse Navigator also plays a key role in enhancing clinical protocols and educational activities to improve patient care and community health outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
• Experience in community health, case management, or care coordination preferred.
• Management and/or program development experience preferred.
• Three years of acute care nursing experience preferred in area of specialization.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Nevada Registered Nurse license required at time of hire.
• Current BLS by AHA standards required at time of hire.
• Current ACLS by AHA standards required at time of hire.
• Advanced cardiac certification (i.e., CCRN, CHFN, CACP, etc.) preferred within two years of hire.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in program development and management.
• Advanced cardiac certification (i.e., CCRN, CHFN, CACP, etc.) within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care and provide educational support to patients and their families.
• Assist department leadership in conducting programs that support clinical excellence.
• Develop and implement up-to-date plans of care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Facilitate patient referrals to appropriate specialists for diagnosis or treatment.
• Provide support and counseling to patients and their families as needed.
• Assist in the development and performance of specialty service educational activities.
• Work with marketing and outreach departments to educate referring physician offices on available services.
• Participate in discharge planning and telehealth appointments.

Benefits

• Eligible for benefits including health insurance, paid holidays, and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree