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 role focuses on patient care coordination, workflow optimization, and electronic patient tracking. The navigator manages patient progression from referral through consultation, diagnostic testing, intervention, and post-procedure follow-up, collaborating with physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, researchers, and scheduling staff to support timely and efficient care. The position also supports workflow improvements and Epic integration efforts, helps ensure documentation meets national reporting standards, and serves as a central resource for the Epilepsy team. The posting describes an opportunity to affect patient outcomes by improving coordination and efficiency of care.
Requirements
- California Registered Nurse license.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- At least three years of experience in an acute care setting; examples listed are transplant, cancer, breast, emergency, or prenatal care.
- At least three years of experience in outpatient nursing, case management, or care coordination.
- Experience working with pediatric patients.
- Strong ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage complex patient workflows.
- Strong organizational, attention-to-detail, and problem-solving skills.
- Registered Nurse State License upon hire.
- Professional certification in the area of specialty; ANCC Specialty Certification is listed with a one-year minimum.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with program development and implementation of navigator programs.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary liaison for patients undergoing epilepsy interventions and ensure necessary steps are completed.
- Coordinate with Advanced Practice Providers, physicians, researchers, and scheduling staff to facilitate patient transitions from referral to treatment.
- Identify and address barriers to care to improve patient access and adherence to scheduled 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 improve 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
