RN Navigator - Cardiothoracic Surgery

Best Care•Omaha, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Navigator is accountable for delivering quality, individualized care to patients and families. The role supports patients throughout treatment by coordinating care and information with physicians and allied health professionals, facilitating education and informed decision-making, and connecting patients and families with appropriate support and resources. The nurse participates in treatment planning for newly diagnosed cancer patients, promotes prevention and early detection education, facilitates participation in clinical research trials when appropriate, and helps develop survivorship plans. The position is based at Methodist Physicians Clinic - Westroads Office Park III, 1120 N. 103rd Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with hours between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing.
Successful completion of annual mandatory education requirements.
At least 2 years of nursing experience.
Previous ambulatory coordination experience.
Current valid Registered Nurse (RN) license, valid compact multistate license, or temporary permit while awaiting licensure for the work state.
Strong interpersonal skills to communicate and interact effectively with patients, family members, hospital personnel, and coworkers.
Ability to multitask and prioritize work assignments.
Ability to learn, retain, and use computer skills required for department and hospital information systems.
Ability to think critically and solve problems.

Nice To Haves

Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is strongly preferred at hire; it is required within 3 months of hire.
Certification(s) in the area of specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide age-appropriate care and individualized service based on patient needs.
Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments, prioritizing data collection according to immediate needs and incorporating input from patients and significant others as appropriate.
Develop, review, revise, and individualize plans of care; collaborate with providers and other clinical disciplines; and provide patient-specific teaching.
Implement interventions safely and appropriately in accordance with the established plan of care, nursing protocols, standards, and current knowledge.
Perform technical skills competently and independently, learn new skills and equipment, use equipment safely, and follow procedures for handling supplies and equipment.
Maintain professional conduct, effective communication, cooperative relationships, a clean and well-stocked work environment, and competence in the area of practice; participate in meetings or committees as needed.
Identify, prevent, or minimize risks to patients, families, and staff; complete appropriate risk reports and communicate unresolved issues to appropriate personnel; work within the Nurse Practice Act.
Use human, equipment, and supply resources responsibly and charge accurately according to policy.
Guide patients, families, and caregivers in informed decision-making through collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and support optimal care across the continuum.
Plan and provide education about individual diagnoses and treatment options.
Support and navigate patients through treatment by reinforcing education and coordinating information and care with physicians and allied healthcare professionals.
Participate in treatment-planning conferences to discuss and determine care plans for newly diagnosed cancer patients.
Refer patients to appropriate support programs and resources within the center and community.
Teach patients and families about prevention, screening guidelines, diagnosis, treatment options, and the importance of early detection.
Facilitate education about and participation in clinical research trials as appropriate.
Assist with developing ongoing survivorship plans.