Nurse Navigator - DHI Administration - FT Days

University of California, Irvine•Orange, CA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Incumbent functions independently providing direct and indirect patient care based on the nursing process for the patients seen in Digestive Health Institute. Provides education as needed to the patients/family related to surgical care, diagnostic procedures, medication/treatments and other complex aspects of the plan of care. Assures that the continuum of care process is complete to include: pre-procedure, surgical preparation and teaching, hospitalization, anticipated discharge needs, and follow up in the physician offices. Supports the faculty in clinic for every patient care session. Occasionally performs scheduling of office visits and procedures. The nurse coordinator is accountable for the quality of nursing practice. Provides nursing services as needed and ensures safe use of all equipment in the physician office practice. Assists with other activities as assigned to help grow the practice and the referrals to UCI.

Requirements

Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties.
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
Must be willing to travel between locations within the health system as needed.
Minimum 2 years of clinical experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Current CA RN license.
Basic Life Support Certification from AHA.
All external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Vietnamese (certain clinics may require this qualification).

Responsibilities

Provides direct and indirect patient care based on the nursing process for patients in the Digestive Health Institute.
Educates patients/families on surgical care, diagnostic procedures, medications/treatments, and other complex aspects of the plan of care.
Ensures the continuum of care process is complete, including pre-procedure, surgical preparation and teaching, hospitalization, discharge needs, and follow-up.
Supports faculty in clinic for every patient care session.
Occasionally performs scheduling of office visits and procedures.
Accountable for the quality of nursing practice.
Provides nursing services as needed and ensures safe use of all equipment in the physician office practice.
Assists with other activities as assigned to help grow the practice and referrals to UCI.