Nurse Navigator

UChicago Medicine • Chicago, IL

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Nurse Navigator at our DCAM clinic. Here, you will work alongside our Neurosciences team. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area. At UChicago Medicine, we have assembled a team of neurological experts who are highly skilled in evaluating and treating the most complex and challenging nervous system disorders – with and without surgery. Under the direction of a faculty sponsor and in collaboration with the program support team, coordinates the care of patients through the disease process. Acts as a clinical liaison for patients, across medical services and clinical departments. Assesses clinical, emotional, spiritual, psychosocial, financial, and other patient needs. Evaluates and manages patient symptoms before during and after treatment.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with a current Illinois license.
• Minimum of two years clinical nursing experience with demonstrated clinical competence in patient care, teaching and management of patients.
• Must have general computer skills and be adaptable to changing working situations and work assignments.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required, with specific ability to communicate effectively with patients, family members, and physicians.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nurse in Specialty area preferred or in process.

Responsibilities

• Provides care coordination & patient education to patients in neurosciences service line.
• Facilitates resolution to patient care gaps and monitors follow up/completion by both proactively reaching out to patients and addressing direct phone calls and messages from patients.
• Acts as liaison for patients, families and their multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Educates/reinforces education with patients and families on disease, treatments, side effects, adverse reactions, and reportable signs/symptoms based on multidisciplinary care plan.
• Develops and/or coordinates development of patient education materials, clinical pathways, and quality studies.
• May be responsible for direct patient care
• Reviews new patient intake information and determines appropriate scheduling pathway.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Benefits

• Compensation & Benefits Overview
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• The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
• The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis.
• Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity.
• Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees