Pediatric Epilepsy Nurse Navigator - 10 Hour Days
About The Position
Cedars-Sinai is seeking an experienced registered nurse to serve as a Pediatric Epilepsy Nurse Navigator within the Guerin Children’s Epilepsy Program. The nurse will coordinate patient care and optimize workflows, managing patients from referral through consultation, diagnostic testing, intervention, and post-procedure follow-up. The role collaborates with physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, researchers, schedulers, and other team members to support timely, efficient care. It also serves as a central resource for the epilepsy team and contributes to workflow improvements and Epic integration efforts. The position requires a California registered nurse license and a bachelor’s degree. Applicants must have at least three years of experience in outpatient nursing, case management, or care coordination; acute-care experience is also specified. Experience working with pediatric patients is required. The posting notes that experience developing and implementing navigator programs is preferred. A Registered Nurse ANCC Specialty Certification is required within one year, along with professional certification in the area of specialty. The posting describes an opportunity to improve patient outcomes through more effective coordination and efficiency of care. Cedars-Sinai requires new employees to receive a seasonal influenza vaccination when available, typically September through March, and annually thereafter as a condition of continued employment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- California Registered Nurse license required upon hire.
- At least three years of experience in outpatient nursing, case management, or care coordination.
- Experience working with pediatric patients.
- Experience in an acute-care setting is listed as a minimum qualification.
- Strong ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage complex patient workflows.
- Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Registered Nurse ANCC Specialty Certification required within one year.
- Professional certification in the area of specialty.
Nice To Haves
- Experience developing and implementing navigator programs.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary liaison for patients undergoing epilepsy interventions and ensure required steps are completed.
- Coordinate with Advanced Practice Providers, physicians, researchers, and scheduling staff to support transitions from referral to treatment.
- Identify and address barriers to care to improve patient access and adherence to appointments.
- Monitor patient progression and ensure diagnostic and procedural requirements are met.
- Manage pending interventions and flag cases requiring follow-up or additional scheduling coordination.
- Identify documentation gaps and work with scheduling and clinical teams to support compliance with national reporting standards.
- Assist with workflow optimization and Epic integration efforts to enhance automation and efficiency.
- Serve as a central resource for the epilepsy team, supporting clear communication and coordination of patient care.
- Provide input on workflow improvements to enhance patient throughput and reduce loss to follow-up.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
