Registered Nurse Navigator

Intermountain Health

2d • $44 - $66 • Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for specialty care management for assigned clinics/geographical areas and other appropriate referrals within the Intermountain system. Assess, plan, educate, and advocate for patients' health needs by collaborating with the patient/family, physician(s), other health care providers, national organizations, and community resources. Collaboratively develop and implement a plan of care that meets the patient's healthcare goals, promotes shared-decision making, optimizes allocation of resources, and facilitates patient engagement and self-care management across the care continuum. Posting Specifics Benefits Eligible: Yes Shift Details: Full time (40 budgeted hours). Four 10 hour shifts per week. Schedule is flexible as far as hours and day off during the week. Unit/Location: 1 day per week at McKay-Dee Oncology, 1 day per week at Layton Parkway Oncology and 2 days working remotely. Preferred Qualifications: RN with 5 or more years of experience is preferred. Experience in Oncology preferred. Job Essentials Apply the Case Management Standards of Practice (Assess, Plan, Facilitate and Advocate) to manage care provided for assigned patient population. Assess patient's current and future needs by evaluating patient/family understanding of diagnosis and health management goals, collaborating with physicians and team members, and reviewing pertinent clinical information in order to identify and address barriers to care. Plan by working with patient/family and health care team to develop a treatment plan which enhances patient outcome. Facilitate by promoting communication between family and team members. Advocate by resolving barriers to care using available resources and processes. Work collaboratively with physician(s), patient/family, and other team members to develop goals and plan interventions ensuring seamless patient care and coordination. Communicate and document interactions and interventions. Initiate and attend team conferences. Identify the most appropriate patient acuity level: Provide care coordination and help facilitate symptom management and goals of care. Address financial, logistical, psychosocial, and practical barriers to timely care. Guide, educate, and advocate for patients across various care settings throughout the care continuum. Implement and model professional practices: Follow CMSA or approved specialty standards. Maintain expert knowledge of internal and external resources. Reinforce the role and importance of collaboration among health care professionals within an integrated system. Provide patient/family and staff education as identified. Lead and sustain program development: Participate in ongoing regional and system wide forums within Intermountain Healthcare and in the community to develop and implement processes that improve ability to meet goals. Revise, design and develop professional and educational materials as appropriate and in a coordinated manner. Perform other duties as assigned. Quantify and track activities: Document activities in standardized database or other identified forms. Participate in refinement of tracking tools.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in the state in which you practice
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Five years clinical (direct patient care) experience.
• RNs hired or promoted into this role need to have or obtain their BSN within three years of hire or promotion. (BSN not required for Nevada positions.)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution (degree will be verified).
• Master's degree in nursing or a related field.
• Experience in quantitative and qualitative analysis and research methods.
• Prior leadership/supervisory experience.
• Two years of clinical experience with specialty population.
• RN with 5 or more years of experience is preferred.
• Experience in Oncology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply the Case Management Standards of Practice (Assess, Plan, Facilitate and Advocate) to manage care provided for assigned patient population.
• Assess patient's current and future needs by evaluating patient/family understanding of diagnosis and health management goals, collaborating with physicians and team members, and reviewing pertinent clinical information in order to identify and address barriers to care.
• Plan by working with patient/family and health care team to develop a treatment plan which enhances patient outcome.
• Facilitate by promoting communication between family and team members.
• Advocate by resolving barriers to care using available resources and processes.
• Work collaboratively with physician(s), patient/family, and other team members to develop goals and plan interventions ensuring seamless patient care and coordination.
• Communicate and document interactions and interventions.
• Initiate and attend team conferences.
• Identify the most appropriate patient acuity level: Provide care coordination and help facilitate symptom management and goals of care.
• Address financial, logistical, psychosocial, and practical barriers to timely care.
• Guide, educate, and advocate for patients across various care settings throughout the care continuum.
• Implement and model professional practices: Follow CMSA or approved specialty standards.
• Maintain expert knowledge of internal and external resources.
• Reinforce the role and importance of collaboration among health care professionals within an integrated system.
• Provide patient/family and staff education as identified.
• Lead and sustain program development: Participate in ongoing regional and system wide forums within Intermountain Healthcare and in the community to develop and implement processes that improve ability to meet goals.
• Revise, design and develop professional and educational materials as appropriate and in a coordinated manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Quantify and track activities: Document activities in standardized database or other identified forms.
• Participate in refinement of tracking tools.

Benefits

• We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
• Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.
• Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees