Registered Nurse Navigator - Genetics Clinic (Part Time)
About The Position
The RN Navigator is a specialty nurse who functions as an expert clinician, educator, consultant, and coordinator of care. In collaboration with providers, nurses, and the healthcare team, the RN Navigator coordinates, monitors, and evaluates clinical care and services for patients and families to improve access to care, patient care, and outcomes. The RN Navigator serves as a resource and primary contact, helping patients and families navigate healthcare and the course of treatment. Using in-depth specialty knowledge and skills, advanced judgment, and clinical experience, the RN Navigator helps patients, families, staff, and physicians address complex patient-care issues and navigate healthcare systems. The role coordinates activities across the continuum of care, between departments, and among multiple healthcare facilities and subspecialty providers. The position practices within the scope of the California Nursing Practices Act, in accordance with healthcare organization policies, and under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer.
Requirements
- Two-year college degree in nursing.
- California Registered Nurse license from the California Board of Registered Nursing.
- Extensive advanced knowledge of nursing principles, clinical practice, and healthcare systems.
- Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Nice To Haves
- Four-year college degree in nursing.
- At least two years of experience in a clinical nursing specialty.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate, monitor, and evaluate clinical care and services for patients and families in collaboration with providers, nurses, and the healthcare team.
- Provide clinical support to improve access to care, patient care, and outcomes.
- Serve as a resource and primary contact to help patients and families navigate healthcare and the course of treatment.
- Assist patients, families, staff, and physicians in resolving complex patient-care issues and navigating healthcare systems.
- Coordinate activities across the continuum of care, interdepartmentally, and among multiple healthcare facilities and subspecialty providers.
- Practice within the scope of the California Nursing Practices Act and in accordance with organizational policies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
