Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse-Navigator

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in overseeing the practice's care coordination initiatives.
• Aid in and facilitate the transition of care from inpatient settings like hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, and skilled nursing facilities back to home.
• Create a comprehensive, collaborative care plan based on provider treatment plans and patient/family goals for recently discharged patients, and promote adherence to physician/provider recommendations and instructions.
• Provide individual patient/family education and self-management support tailored to language, cognitive abilities, literacy levels, learning styles, cultural norms, patient preferences, readiness for change, and available resources.
• Identify and implement cost-effective problem-solving strategies, process improvements, risk assessments, and reductions in waste.
• Complete assigned goals.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience on current unit or in Specialty area.
• PREFERRED: Experience with utilization review processes and Case Management.
• MINIMUM REQUIRED: BSN or equivalent years experience.
• PREFERRED/DESIRED: Master’s degree in Nursing or related field.
• MINIMUM REQUIRED: CPR certification.
• SKILLS: Strong analytical and data management skills; comfortable seeking direction and assistance from appropriate resources; effective verbal and written communication; proficient computer and electronic medical record use; compliance with HIPAA regulations; customer service oriented; independent and clinical judgment; strong organizational and time management skills.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license.