Patient Navigator (RN) - Preoperative
About The Position
The Registered Nurse – Patient Navigator – PREP role is a critical member of the preoperative care team, working in close partnership with a small group of advanced practice providers and physicians who manage the assessment and optimization of medically and socially complex patients. The Patient Navigator RN will understand the clinical pathways established by the PREP program and provide proactive clinical support to coordinate care, close communication gaps, manage care gaps, and promote timely preoperative optimization to improve patient outcomes. This is a full-time, day-shift position at 40 hours per week. Experience working with preoperative patients and families, including in ASU, and experience in community outreach are preferred.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Maine.
- Evidence of ongoing education to maintain appropriate licensing.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
- Experience working with preoperative patients and families, including in ASU.
- Experience in community outreach.
Responsibilities
- Provide proactive clinical support to coordinate care for medically and socially complex preoperative patients.
- Close communication gaps and manage care gaps.
- Promote timely preoperative optimization to improve patient outcomes.
- Understand and work within the clinical pathways established by the PREP program.
- Partner closely with APPs and physicians managing patient assessment and optimization.
Benefits
- Paid parental leave.
- Flexible work options.
- Student loan assistance.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Well-being resources.
- Comprehensive benefits.
- Recognition programs.
- Career growth opportunities.
- Shift differentials or other incentives, where applicable.
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Job Type
Full-time
