RN Nurse Navigator - Neurosurgery

Trinity Health Corporation•Hartford, CT

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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.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree
Current licensure as a registered nurse (RN) in Connecticut
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.
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