Nurse Navigator, Primary Care, FT, 8:30A-5P
About The Position
The Nurse Navigator acts as 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 health care team members to positively impact patient outcomes and patient experiences.
Requirements
- Bachelor Science Nursing - BSN
- Must have an 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.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- Registered Nurse
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- For South Entities, RNs hired after 2/2012 with an Associates degree have 5 years to complete the BSN degree.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Electronic Medical Record systems preferred.
- Bilingual preferred.
- Preferred certification in area of expertise.
Responsibilities
- Coordination of care across the continuum
- Education/provision of information and support for patients
- Facilitation of decision making
- Advocacy
- Monitor patient outcomes
- Participate in quality improvement activities
- Collaboration with health care team members
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
