Patient Nurse Navigator - Weight Management Center

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Winston Salem, NC

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Patient Nurse Navigator role is a full-time position within the Weight Management Center at WFBMG University Group Practice. This ambulatory care position is part of a multi-disciplinary clinic that collaborates with physicians, APPs, Exercise Physiologists, Registered Dieticians, and Behavioral Health providers to achieve patient care goals. The role also supports virtual patient visits and offers opportunities for team collaboration, ongoing education, and professional development. The Nurse Navigator will be responsible for patient tracking, triage, in-basket management, coaching visits, and patient education, contributing to dynamic and innovative care in obesity management. Additionally, this role will support clinic operations and patient care for both medical and surgical weight management patients, as well as general surgery patients seen at the location for consults and post-op appointments. No procedures or complex care are provided at this ambulatory site.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, BSN required.
Minimum two years' experience as a registered nurse in the specialty required.
Current licensure to practice as Registered Nurse in applicable state.
BCLS required.
Requires problem solving, decision making and critical thinking
Ability to work in a self-directed environment and with leading teams
Demonstrates ability to work in fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions
Expertise in MS Office

Nice To Haves

Certification as an RN preferred.
Bilingual preference with fluency in Spanish desirable

Responsibilities

Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient/family centered care focusing on the physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs.
Coordinates the effective and efficient delivery of patient care services through the application of care management principles.
Identifies clinical priorities and initiates action to improve patient outcomes.
Acts as a patient advocate throughout the continuum of care including all patient settings and in the community.
Documents in accordance with departmental reporting standards.
Collects and maintains up to date and accurate program data and documentation according to program standards.
Delivers reports that demonstrate outcomes and performance improvement activities; adheres to established productivity benchmarks.
Implements outreach efforts to establish and maintain positive working relationships with key community agencies, serves as community liaison and educator in underserved communities.
Demonstrates the ability to function in a professional setting through active participation in a professional practice model.
Communicates effectively to promote sharing of information throughout the continuum of care and as an effective member of the healthcare team.
Responsible for ongoing evaluation and quality improvement of the Navigator Program and will track all activity as defined by the departmental and program standards.
Works closely with community-based service providers to identify and address community needs for services and education regarding prevention and/or early detection, medications and first aid available.
Provides age/developmentally appropriate patient care in accordance with Age-Specific guidelines for the specific age groups served.
patient tracking
triage/in basket management
coaching visits
patient education
support clinic operations and patient care for medical and surgical weight management patients
support operations and care of general surgery patients seen at our location (i.e. consults, post-op appts)

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program