Patient Navigator, LVN - Beverly Hills IM Endo Clinic - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt)(Non-Union)

About the role

The Patient Navigator is a Licensed Vocational Nurse with recognized leadership abilities and sound clinical skills who will actively assist the physician in the day to day activities and care of the patient. This role will also include arrangement of the details of patient care in the unit's service line.

Responsibilities

• Takes a leading role in activities in the unit, patient rounding and care, identifying and assessing patient needs, scheduling and working with the Physicians, RN coordinator, employees, and preceptors in the orientation and training of new employees.
• Works in close collaboration with the RNs and M.D.s, preparing, teaching and guiding patients through the continuum of care.
• Executes an expertise patient care, Support of Systems, Research, Education, and Professional Leadership.
• Works collaboratively with the nursing staff, medical staff, educators, managers, and all members of the health care team to accomplish the responsibilities outlined below.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited Vocational Nursing Program
• 2 years Experience in acute care or ambulatory care setting as Patient Navigator or LVN
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent time management, Organizational, Interpersonal , and Research skills
• Able to negotiate
• Demonstrate excellent customer service behavior
• Able to function independently and as a member of the team
• Must be well-versed in Word processing, Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, electronic health records as well as utilization
• Ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 - 2 years Experience in case management

Benefits

Departmental Specific Summary The Patient Navigator is a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) with recognized leadership abilities and sound clinical skills who will actively assist the physicians and superiors. This role will also include an arrangement of detailed patient care in the primary care service line. Takes accountability for the patients' beginning-to-end experience regardless of their needs. Assists patients in eliminating barriers to care by referring them to internal and community resources and/or appropriate staff members. Assists/coordinates patient appointments and follow-ups. The Patient Navigator LVN assists the multidisciplinary team in managing the care of the patient through all phases (In-take/Evaluation/Listed) by acting as a liaison between the clinic and referring physicians. Serves as resource and liaison to external vendors by building relationships with relevant industry vendors that will provide value to the patient base. This includes relaying important health education/training to faculty and staff

Pay

The hourly rate range for this position is $34.32 - $56.19.