Nurse Navigator, Transitional Care Support Boca, FT, 8A-4:30P

Baptist Health South Florida • Boca Raton, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Navigator acts as a liaison between patients, physicians, and the respective care team. The Nurse Navigator is responsible for the coordination of care across the continuum, education/provision of information and support for patients, facilitation of decision making, advocacy, and ultimately improved throughput and patient satisfaction. The Nurse Navigator supports the individual/significant others throughout the continuum of care in all settings. In addition, the Nurse Navigator will monitor patient outcomes and participate in quality improvement activities. The Nurse Navigator will work in a multidisciplinary setting and collaborate with healthcare team members to positively impact patient outcomes and patient experiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor Science Nursing – BSN.
• Active Registered Nurse license.
• Three years of clinical experience working in a hospital, managed care environment or medical office.
• Proficient in computer applications and typing skills.
• Life Support Certificate (BLS, NRP, PALS, ACLS) as per department standard.

Nice To Haves

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support.
• Knowledge of HEDIS and Star ratings, risk adjustment and HCC coding preferred (for BHQN).
• Experience in Electronic Medical Record systems preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Preferred certification in area of expertise.
• RNs hired after 2/2012 with an Associates degree have 3 years to complete the BSN degree (for South Entities).

Responsibilities

• Acts as liaison between patients, physicians, and the respective care team.
• Responsible for the coordination of care across the continuum.
• Provides education/provision of information and support for patients.
• Facilitates decision making.
• Advocates for patients.
• Aims to improve patient throughput and satisfaction.
• Supports the individual/significant others throughout the continuum of care in all settings.
• Monitors patient outcomes.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Works in a multidisciplinary setting and collaborates with healthcare team members to positively impact patient outcomes and patient experiences.

Benefits

• Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
• Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
• A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
• Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level