RN Nurse Navigator

Company: Health First Holmes Regional Medical Center
Location: Melbourne
Posted on: September 12, 2022

Job Description:

RN Nurse Navigator - Health First Medical Group, Hickory Cancer Bldg IV Therapy, Full TimePOSITION SUMMARY: To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Service and Stewardship by functioning as part of a multidisciplinary team in an outpatient setting. The RN Nurse Navigator acts as a patient advocate, educator, and care coordinator for a specific patient population across the continuum of care.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Quality/No Harm:

* Coordinate the multidisciplinary team (physicians, advanced practice nurses and other support staff) approach to connect patients with integrated, comprehensive services, specific to their condition.


* Collect and report data from patients on barriers, health care, medications, prior treatments, etc.


* Track, order completion and follow up. Monitor patient compliance with patient treatment plan.


* Participate in performance improvement activities, data collection and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities. Stewardship:


* Assist patients with referrals to outside resources and care coordination as needed.


* May participate in the orientation, training and evaluation of new staff.


* Design or participates in the creation of health education materials.


* Collaborate with medical providers, patient care staff and clinic management in the planning and implementation of patient and staff education. Customer Experience:


* Oversee the planning, scheduling, and implementation of day-to-day clinical activities and procedures for navigated patients.


* Serve as the central point of contact for all navigated patients; including interactions with medical, nursing ancillary service providers.


* Provide education to patients, families, and significant others: acts as an information resource to health care professionals, patients, and the public.


* Provide in-person, phone or written consultation and support to patients and their family members.


* Design and implement patient follow-up contacts and celebrations of key milestones associated with their treatment plan.



QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

* Licensure: Current Registered Nurse with licensure in the State of Florida


* Certification: Current BLS certification


* Work Experience: Minimum 3 years nursing experience in specialty.



PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Education: BSN



MENTAL DEMANDS:

* Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

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