Nurse Navigator

Cardinal Health•Middleburg Heights, OH

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Cardinal Health Nursing is responsible for the delivery of safe and efficient quality nursing care. Examines patients and administers prescribed medications to facilitate healing and increase comfort. Nursing requires training and or licensed to care for patients. The Nurse Navigator is a registered nurse who acts as patient advocates, guiding individuals through the healthcare system by coordinating appointments and educating them about their disease and treatment options. This position provides comprehensive care coordination for a disease-specific group of urology patients.

Requirements

Associates Degree in Science
Active Nursing license in Ohio, in good standing
Minimum 3 years RN experience
Effective communication and writing skills
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree
Urology experience, highly preferred
Oncology experience a plus

Responsibilities

Manage the case load of patients with chronic disease under the care of our physicians along with Medical Assistant
Serve as a focal point for the patients, directing them to the appropriate resources compassionately and in a timely manner
Assist patients with understanding the disease process, treatment options and through consultation planning, assist them with optimizing visits with their physician.
Ensure knowledge of resources and treatment options are consistently up to date
Improve healthcare access for patients and promote client knowledge
Collaborate with medical providers, patient care staff and clinic management in the planning and implementation of patient and staff education.
Consult with department staff to eliminate barriers to efficient delivery of care
Assess the patient’s plan of care and develop, implement, monitor and document the utilization of resources and progress of the patient through their care
Serve as a liaison for referring physicians and assist with scheduling initial tests and consultations
Ensure that the patient and family understand the diagnostic processes, care strategy and recommended actions, and are provided with appropriate information in coordination with the physician
Respond to patient requests for information regarding the disease process, expected side effects and community resources
Establish and promote a collaborative relationship with physicians, payers, and other members of the health care team
Adheres to the laws and regulations of Medicare, Medicaid, and other governmental payers in relation to performance of job duties
Attends staff meetings, clinical meetings, and training in-services as scheduled and required
Adheres to the clinical dress code policy
Adheres to attendance guidelines
Promotes teamwork and works effectively with others.
Displays a positive attitude at all times.
Demonstrates professionalism and compassion to patients and coworkers
Report in good faith to the unit manager or practice administrator any suspected violation of applicable laws and / or regulations
Understands and follows all HIPPA and Corporate Compliance guidelines to ensure the security of patient and corporate information
Responsible for in office dispensing duties that involve patient in the program
Performs other duties as assigned by manager or physician while maintaining a helpful attitude.
Strong oral and written communication skills for corresponding with physicians, patients and fellow employees.
All other duties as assigned