RN, Registered Nurse | Pulmonary Clinic

Gundersen Health System•La Crosse, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking a Pulmonary Nodule Navigator RN to play a key role in ensuring patients with pulmonary nodules receive timely, coordinated, and compassionate care. This unique nursing role combines patient navigation, education, care coordination, and clinical expertise. As a Pulmonary Nodule Navigator RN, you will serve as a clinical resource and advocate for patients undergoing evaluation and treatment for pulmonary nodules. Working collaboratively with providers and multidisciplinary team members, you'll help coordinate care, educate patients and families, manage communications, and support patients through every step of the process.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing required
Current RN licensure in Wisconsin upon hire
RN licensure in Minnesota and Iowa within 3 months of hire
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers

Nice To Haves

Five years of RN experience
Experience caring for pulmonary patients
Experience with project work, process improvement, or program coordination
Informal leadership experience

Responsibilities

Coordinate care for patients with pulmonary nodules across the continuum of care
Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up recommendations
Provide procedural education and instructions
Perform telephone triage and clinical assessment
Manage patient communications through phone calls and inbox messaging
Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice clinicians, and care teams to facilitate timely care
Assist with program coordination and quality initiatives as needed