Nurse Navigator - Urology (Full Time)
About the role
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. This position is full time, 40 hours per week (5 8-hour shifts). The Nurse Navigator's primary function is to serve as first contact for patients to assist with logistical navigation through the care continuum; provide a link between patients and physicians; act as the liaison between clinical specialists and physicians to improve coordination of treatment. They guide patients and families through the health care system from the time of diagnosis through their duration of care, by assisting them with access to needed services, developing relationships with various providers and tracking interventions and outcomes. Coordinates this care to ensure safe, effective, efficient patient centered care. Serves as a central resource to patients and families to ensure exemplary care is provided. Communicates effectively with the Radiology & Surgery personnel and other department personnel. The Nurse Navigator also provides education to patients and staff about the diagnosis and treatment modalities. Training, evaluation and competencies for this role are overseen by an Accountable Nurse Leader to the department. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
Responsibilities
- Initiates communication with patients upon learning they have a positive finding.
- Guides patients through the health care system.
- Assists patients in connecting with community and social support services.
- Serves as a liaison between patient, PCP, surgeon, medical oncologist or medical specialist, and other providers.
- Facilitates interaction and