Clinical Nurse Care Navigator

WVU Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking a qualified nurse to provide specialized care to designated patient populations, coordinate the plan of care, and act as a liaison among providers, departments, other healthcare professionals and schedulers.

Responsibilities include assisting with procedures, triaging patients, coordinating testing and referrals, preparing medications and educational materials, and supporting staff through knowledge sharing and conferences.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Provides hands on assistance according to the department, patient and provider needs, including but not limited to assisting with procedures, performing tests, preparing or administering patient medications, obtaining specimens.
• Act as first contact for patients, providing triaging and medical advice where applicable.
• Coordinate the plan of care and acts as a liaison between providers, departments, other healthcare professionals and schedulers to coordinate testing, scheduling, referrals etc.
• Monitors and manages patient’s appointments, testing and labs necessary for the patient population.
• Assists with obtaining prior-authorizations for the patient population.
• Prepares educational material for patient use. Educates and counsel patients concerning medical condition, medication or treatment.
• Provides specialized nursing assistance in research efforts when applicable.
• Provides advice, education and consultation services to nursing staff of any unit that care for the same patient population
• Attends conferences or educational opportunities to ensure up to date knowledge.

Job description

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking a qualified nurse to provide specialized care to designated patient populations, coordinate the plan of care, and act as a liaison among providers, departments, other healthcare professionals and schedulers.

Responsibilities include assisting with procedures, triaging patients, coordinating testing and referrals, preparing medications and educational materials, and supporting staff through knowledge sharing and conferences.