Care Team Nurse RN: Patient Care Navigator

HealthLinc; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthLinc in East Chicago, IN is seeking a Patient Care Team Nurse to continuously evaluate patient care systems, collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of patient care, and report patient progress. The role will work closely with the medical staff and report to the Site Operations Director.

The position emphasizes quality improvement, care coordination, and effective communication with patients and families, within a Patient-Centered Medical Home framework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred)
• Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Indiana
• Current CPR certification
• At least 1 year ambulatory or public health nursing experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Participates in continuous quality improvement activities by evaluating patient care systems.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of patient care throughout the healthcare settings.
• Promotes effective communication among healthcare team members including patient, family and significant others.
• Performs assessment, data collection, obtain, review and analyze information in collaboration with the healthcare team members.
• Coordinates services for patients and families utilizing other health related agencies and resources.

Skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Policy adherence

Education

BSN preferred

Indiana RN license

CPR certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR

Job description

HealthLinc in East Chicago, IN is seeking a Patient Care Team Nurse to continuously evaluate patient care systems, collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of patient care, and report patient progress. The role will work closely with the medical staff and report to the Site Operations Director.

The position emphasizes quality improvement, care coordination, and effective communication with patients and families, within a Patient-Centered Medical Home framework.