Navigator RN

Job Summary and Responsibilities

• Serve as a vital member of the healthcare team, providing comprehensive care coordination and seamless care delivery.
• Maintain clinical quality metrics and uphold departmental policies to ensure high patient outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient interactions and align with organizational mission, vision, and philosophy.
• Maintain accountability for high-quality standards and facilitate proactive care to sustain compassionate, patient-centered care.

Disease Registry & Quality Oversight

• Maintain the accuracy and currency of the disease registry database.
• Monitor patient compliance by identifying overdue visits, labs, or referrals and coordinating necessary follow-up care.
• Analyze clinical metrics to identify patients not meeting goals and initiate follow-up interventions.
• Generate comprehensive quality performance reports at various levels (patient, physician, clinic).

Pre-Visit Planning & Clinical Preparation

• Conduct thorough pre-visit chart reviews to identify required health maintenance, immunizations, and chronic disease interventions.
• Execute clinical interventions prior to provider appointments when authorized by standing orders.
• Prepare and initiate office visit forms and pre-visit documentation to streamline provider workflows and improve care communication.

Patient Education & Self-Management Support

• Collaborate with patients and families to establish chronic disease self-management goals.
• Assess and address medication adherence barriers for patients not meeting clinical outcome targets.
• Utilize the 5A’s framework to develop sustainable health behavior change plans with patients.

Professional Development & Administrative Standards

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of clinical practices by integrating evidence-based guidelines and standardized protocols.
• Ensure accurate, concise, and timely clinical documentation using required formats.
• Participate in staff meetings to support ongoing information sharing and professional development activities.

Job Requirements

• Associate of Nursing degree (ADN)
• Minimum of four (4) years experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) issued by the state of Minnesota
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred