Nurse Navigator

Job description

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Nurse Navigator
Job Description
Care Coordination
Coordinate patient care activities across various departments and specialties
Facilitate scheduling and follow-up clinic visits, diagnostic testing, referrals, and recommended preventive services
Help patients navigate appointments, referrals, and other barriers to accessing care
Preventive Cardiovascular Care
Support care coordination for patients with cardiovascular risk factors, including hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes, obesity, family history of cardiovascular disease
Track completion of provider-directed testing: lab, diagnostic testing, cardiac imaging, and other services
Coordinate referrals to appropriate resources such as cardiac rehab, nutrician services, and other preventive services
Patient Outreach and Engagement
Conduct outreach to patients regarding appointments, referrals, testing, and follow-up services
Create and communicate approved educational information related to the preventive cardiovascular care
Identify barriers to care including transportation concerns, scheduling conflicts, financial barriers, and difficulties navigating the healthcare system
Documentation and Quality Improvement
Accurate and timely documentation of outreach, care coordination services, and follow-up in the patient's EMR
Monitor assigned work queues, referral status, and outstanding clinical needs
Support quality improvement initiatives, track metrics, and assist in developing standard workflows
Department: Cardiology
Hours: Full time, 40 hours/week
Shift: 1st
Required: ADN, RN License state of IL, BLS or CPR within 90 days
Pay: Based on experience, starting at $35.43
Responsibilities
Provides education and information to the patient and family. Initiates and documents patient teaching, including family and significant others, based on assessment of needs., Relays information between provider(s) and client(s), which may include but is not limited to communications with patients, families, pharmacies, nursing homes, office staff, insurers, and facilities. At provider’s instruction, communicates provider advice, instructions, orders and results, as applicable, including accurate documentation of exchanges., Schedules patients for diagnostic, therapeutic, referral, or additional office visits., Serves as a resource for community educational events, such as health fairs, screenings, symposiums, and lectures., Supports the patient during difficult decision-making periods. Assists in coordination of end-of-life care for patient and provides emotional support.
Requirements
ADN (Required)BLS or CPR certification (within 90 days of hire) - Sarah Bush Lincoln, RN-Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Compensation
Estimated Compensation Range
$35.43 - $54.92
Pay based on experience