Nurse Navigator

Job description

Pomerene Hospital, situated in Millersburg, Ohio, is a community-focused healthcare facility dedicated to providing quality medical services to the region. Known for its patient-centered approach, the hospital offers a range of services, including emergency and hospital medical care, surgical procedures, specialized treatments, as well as physician-based services.
Pomerene plays a vital role in enhancing the well-being of its community, fostering a compassionate environment for patients and their families, serving out the mission of "caring for our community's health".
Today, Pomerene Hospital operates as a 25-bed, independent, critical access, not-for-profit rural community hospital.
As one of the largest employers in Holmes County, Pomerene Hospital serves not only the local community but also residents from all neighboring counties.
Working with us you will be eligible for :
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• FSA Options
• 403(b) with Employer Matching & Contributions
• Employer-Paid Certifications
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Eligibility for participation in Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Programs

An exciting career awaits you at Pomerene, we are looking for a Nurse Navigator to join our team.
Job Summary
The Pomerene Nurse Navigator serves as the intermediary and point of contact for patients, caregivers, families, referring physicians and community members. The Nurse Navigator facilitates patient flow through the healthcare continuum, including coordination of appointments and assisting patients with accessing clinical and supportive care service and helps coordinate the provision of care in collaboration with multidisciplinary care teams for adult and pediatric patients. The Nurse Navigator’s key objectives are the elimination of barriers to ensure patients receive improved experience and communication, efficient access to appropriate healthcare, high quality and optimal health outcomes, as well as access to comprehensive healthcare services. The Nurse Navigator works to proactively identify community needs such as education, screening, support, referral development, coordination of care, and any other assistance identified as necessary.
Essential Functions
• Provides personalized, patient and family-centered care to eliminate barriers and ensure high quality care
• Works as an integral part of the team to meet organizational strategies and goals for Amish Services.
• Educates and coordinates care regarding patient’s diagnosis, treatment options, course of treatment, and resources available.
• Works with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure safe handoff, coordination of care between facilities and within Pomerene.
• Coordinates appointments including all aspects of the multi-disciplinary team (physicians, consults, supportive care services, etc. and accompanies patients as needed to appointments.
• Works with Care Team to identify at-risk patients and assists in facilitating appropriate screening processes.
• Trends data and outcomes as established for the navigation program. Identifies gaps to improve patient care across the continuum.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Education/Experience
• The successful candidate must be a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse in the state of Ohio
• Must speak fluent Pennsylvania Dutch and exhibit cultural competence and a passion for serving the community
• The Nurse Navigator must also be flexible, organized, have great interpersonal, communication and prioritization skills, willing to travel as needed and exhibit “I am Pomerene” values.
• BLS certification, ACLS (or willing to obtain) required