Nurse Patient Navigator - Pediatric Complex Care - Days

VCU Health • Richmond, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Patient Navigator serves as an advocate, interpreter, educator, and counselor for a group of patients. In collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, the navigator manages assigned patients’ care to support high-quality, comprehensive healthcare and ancillary services. The navigator is the single point of contact for assigned patients and caregivers and provides support throughout treatment, applying clinical and nursing knowledge and skills in the role.

This position works as part of the interdisciplinary team in the complex care clinic at Children's Hospital of Richmond. Positions are primarily weekday work, but may require evening or weekend work depending on assignment. The navigator may be required to work at any VCUHS location.

Requirements

• Current RN licensure in Virginia, or eligibility for Virginia licensure or licensure in a compact state at hire.
• Current RN licensure in Virginia for continued employment.
• AHA BLS Certification.
• Specialty nursing certification in Nurse Navigation or the area of specialty within one year of hire.
• At least three years of relevant clinical experience in nursing, patient education, case management, and/or navigation.
• Previous experience in the specialty area.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing.

Nice To Haves

• Previous nurse navigation or leadership experience.
• Experience within an academic or teaching hospital.
• Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned patients’ care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
• Serve as an advocate, interpreter, educator, and counselor for patients.
• Act as the single point of contact for assigned patients and caregivers and provide support throughout treatment.
• Organize and plan work with input from patients and families, identifying specific outcomes.
• Follow documented physician or licensed independent provider medical and treatment orders.
• Practice within Virginia nursing regulations, the ANA Code of Ethics, national nursing practice standards, and VCUHS policies, procedures, and practice guidelines.
• Apply sound clinical judgment based on nursing knowledge and experience.

What This Job Offers

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