RN Nurse Navigator - Neurosurgery
About The Position
You would be responsible for the navigation, development, and coordination of surgical patients referred to the surgery services (specifically general surgery and general surgery subspecialties). The ideal candidate will display a drive to provide patient-centered experiences through scholarly scientific inquiry, compassion for the human spirit and mind, advocacy and education for the patient and families, and collaboration with all those who touch our patients. What you will do: Coordinating care for patients among neurosurgery, minimally invasive, and robotic surgical services among the multi-specially surgeons end providers, in order to streamline comprehensive surgical care for each patient Communicates effectively (written and verbal) with colleagues, patients and family members Educate patients and family members so that they have a transparent understanding of the care being provided. Understanding of computer-based applications (E-MAR, clinical documentation), email, and standard applications such as Microsoft Office. Collaborates with required services, including radiology, pathology, laboratory, and primary care & referring offices etc to provide seamless care for patients
Requirements
- Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree
- Licensure: Current licensure as a registered nurse (RN) in Connecticut
- Experience: 2+ years of practical experience in surgical nursing and familiarity with new trends and practices in the surgery, including minimally invasive surgery and robotic surgery.
- Certification: BLS certification required
Nice To Haves
- Case management experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coordinating care for patients among neurosurgery, minimally invasive, and robotic surgical services among the multi-specially surgeons end providers, in order to streamline comprehensive surgical care for each patient
- Communicates effectively (written and verbal) with colleagues, patients and family members
- Educate patients and family members so that they have a transparent understanding of the care being provided.
- Understanding of computer-based applications (E-MAR, clinical documentation), email, and standard applications such as Microsoft Office.
- Collaborates with required services, including radiology, pathology, laboratory, and primary care & referring offices etc to provide seamless care for patients
Benefits
- Great benefits from Day 1
- Patient-centric environment
- Career growth and advancement potential
- Diverse and inclusive culture
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
