FT, 80 hrs/pp, 1.0 FTE; days, varies as scheduled.
Job Summary:
The Nurse Navigator (NN) is a professional RN with service line specific
clinical knowledge who offers individualized assistance across the care
continuum to patients, families, and caregivers to expedite and coordinate care,
and address health system barriers. The NN assumes responsibility for the
coordination of patient care through interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary
collaboration to achieve optimal patient outcomes with a focus on high-risk
patients or those with complex care needs (including multidisciplinary care).
The NN has a particular focus on improving transitions in care and adherence to
care. Additionally, the NN functions as a clinical advocate and educator for
patients. The NN assists to build and maintain community relationships to
provide expedient and reliable access to quality care. The NN identifies and
alleviates stressors during transitions and barriers to care with the aim to
deliver a seamless model of care that benefits patients, family members,
providers, and the healthcare team.
Education and/or Experience Requirements:
Excellent written, oral, and conversational communication skills to effectively
work with diverse groups.
Ability to analyze, evaluate multiple solutions and solve complex problems using
well developed critical & analytical thinking skills.
Excellent time management skills needed to prioritize among many competing
priorities.
Mastery of Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel, and use of health record
for documentation and/or reporting. EPIC preferred.
Demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Ability to promote and build teamwork and multidisciplinary care concept. Metric
tracking skills.
Preferred: Experience in nurse navigation. Completion of national nurse
navigation training.
Licensure & Certifications Requirements
Current WA State RN licensure or qualifying multi-state licensure (MLC).
BLS upon date of hire or within 30 days.
Pay Range: $43.09-$79.71