RN Navigator

Mercy Hospital • Durango, CO

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The RN Navigator serves as the primary point of contact and is responsible for coordinating the care and services of identified patient populations across the continuum of care. The incumbent promotes effective resource utilization and assumes a leadership role with the multidisciplinary team to identify and eliminate barriers to care in order to achieve an optimal clinical outcome for the patient and their caregivers. This role is based at Mercy Hospital, an 82-bed acute care hospital in Durango, Colorado, which is recognized for its five-star Medicare rating, excellence in orthopedic and spine surgery, outstanding patient experience and safety, and ten consecutive 'A' grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group. The hospital utilizes state-of-the-art technology and offers various specialty services including emergency care (Level III trauma), surgical care, cardiac care, Orthopedic and Spine Centers of Excellence, a Family Birthing Center, home care, and hospice care.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree Nursing Required
• Registered Nurse State of Employment Required
• Three years of experience required, with one year in specialty.
• Strong psychosocial assessment and clinical skills
• Basic Life Support American Heart Association Required

Nice To Haves

• American Nurse Credentialing Center preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for identified patient populations.
• Coordinate the care and services of identified patient populations across the continuum of care.
• Promote effective resource utilization.
• Assume a leadership role with the multidisciplinary team to identify and eliminate barriers to care.
• Achieve an optimal clinical outcome for the patient and their caregivers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees