Care Navigator RN- Heart Failure Navigator

Bryan Health; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a dedicated RN Care Navigator to enhance patient outcomes through effective care coordination. This role focuses on heart failure navigation, where you will collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans. You will be responsible for maintaining patient records, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing education and psychosocial support throughout the care continuum. Join a mission-driven team committed to delivering high-quality care and improving patient satisfaction in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure from Nebraska or compact state required.
• Minimum of three years recent clinical experience in specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates patient care services and coordinates treatment plans.
• Builds relationships with patients and provides education and support.

Skills

Patient Care Coordination

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Clinical Assessment

Nursing Process

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Master of Science in Nursing

Registered Nurse Licensure

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Supports and promotes the continuum of care for their patient population. Provides individualized assistance to patients, families and caregivers to promote optimal outcomes. Works collaboratively with physicians, staff and other providers across the care continuum.This role is specific to heart failure navigation.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

*Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

*Collaborates with other healthcare professionals, including post-acute facilities and providers, to develop a plan and facilitate referrals to address needs and barriers.

*Facilitates the coordination of patient care services to assure timeliness and excellence in patient care including coordination of services, treatment and communication among the medical team.

*Facilitates development, implementation and adherence to clinical and evidence-based guidelines, as appropriate, to ensure optimal clinical outcomes.

*Identifies and addresses barriers to timely and appropriate diagnosis and treatment, connects patients with the appropriate healthcare and community resources.

*Builds therapeutic and trusting relationships with patients, families and caregivers through effective communication and listening skills.

*Provides anticipatory guidance, education and psychosocial support throughout the care continuum.

*Communicates with patients throughout the continuum of care via face-to-face, telephonic, electronic, etc. as appropriate.

*Maintains patient records accurately, completely, timely and confidentially according to procedures. Documents patient encounters and provided services.

*Serves as an expert level care navigator and RN resource and provides assistance to the care team.

*Assists in the identification and reporting of quality issues, and contributes to the performance improvement plan to assess and improve the quality and efficiency of the program including, but not limited to quality assessment, recommendations for program improvement and patient outcomes measures.

*Exhibits behaviors and actions which create a high level of patient/customer satisfaction, which contributes to positive patient/customer relations and which reflect respect for the patient's/customer's rights, needs and confidentiality.

*Ensures all patient care is provided in accordance with regulatory and safety requirements which may include Joint Commission, OSHA, state and federal regulations.

*Utilizes nursing judgement and complex assessment and critical thinking skills at level of licensure to provide comprehensive care and support to patients.

*Utilizes nursing process to perform care navigator tasks and provide highest quality care to patients.

*Establishes and coordinates workflows and participates in best practice initiatives.

*Guides LPN Care Navigators in care of complex patients.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Current Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Nebraska or approved compact state of residence as defined by the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act required. BSN required; in lieu of a BSN, ten (10) years of nursing experience required. Masters of Nursing preferred. Minimum of three (3) years recent clinical experience in area of assigned specialty (Oncology, Orthopedics, other).

OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:

Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required. Bryan Health recognizes American Heart Association (for healthcare

professionals), American Red Cross (for healthcare professionals) and the Military Training Network.

Applicable Specialty Certification from an approved credentialing body in area of practice preferred and required within

18 months.