BMT Patient Navigator, RN

Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking a dedicated Imaging Staff Nurse to provide compassionate nursing care and coordinate patient involvement. The ideal candidate will have an Associate's Degree in Nursing and a Registered Nurse license. Responsibilities include patient education, documentation, and collaboration with healthcare teams to ensure high standards of care.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of clinical nursing experience required.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license required.

Responsibilities

• Provides competent, compassionate nursing care.
• Coordinates patient care and education.
• Documents patient information throughout care.

Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Triage

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

- Provides competent, compassionate nursing care based on scientific principles and the use of the nursing process within a primary nursing model.

- Creates and maintains a therapeutic environment for patients and families.

- Clearly articulates the role of the Imaging staff nurse to patients, families, and healthcare team members.

- Identifies, facilitates, and evaluates nursing care outcomes for individual or groups of patients using the nursing process.

- Coordinates patient, family, and healthcare team involvement in care, including education and discharge planning.

- Documents relevant patient information throughout all phases of care.

- Communicates care plans and pertinent information effectively with other healthcare team members.

- Contributes to setting standards of excellence in patient care and participates in improving patient services cost-effectively.

- Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide direct nursing care considering age, development, and cultural factors.

- Collaborates with other professionals and supervises nonprofessional nursing personnel to maintain recognized standards.

- Educates and directs nursing and non-nursing staff for whom responsible.

- Participates in orientation of new staff members, both permanent and temporary.

- Utilizes nursing resources appropriately and interprets hospital and departmental policies to staff and team members.

- Participates in daily operational activities to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.

- Uses resources efficiently to optimize patient care.

- Provides input to management regarding unit needs.

- Participates in committees for developing nursing and hospital policies and procedures.

- Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills based on current nursing education practices.

- Adheres to departmental requirements for competency-based training, especially in radiology.

- Identifies personal learning needs and plans for professional development.

- Engages in continuing education and contributes to professional and academic programs.

Education
Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials
Registered Nurse (RN) license required; HR preferred.

Experience
0-1 year of clinical nursing experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Familiarity with practical nursing principles and skills.
- Knowledge of care requirements for various age groups.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Excellent verbal and communication skills.
- Ability to screen and triage patients accurately.