Clinical Nurse Coordinator – Care Navigator

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking a dedicated nurse to provide specialized care and coordinate the plan of care for specific patient populations in Morgantown, WV. The role acts as a liaison among providers, departments, and schedulers to streamline testing, referrals, and appointments.

The nurse will triage patients, deliver education, obtain prior authorizations, and support research activities when applicable.

Qualifikationen

• Current RN license or multi-state license via the eNLC as required for services.
• Two years’ RN experience or five years’ LPN experience required.
• BLS certification to be obtained within 30 days of hire date.

Aufgaben

• Provides hands-on assistance per department, patient and provider needs, including procedures, tests, medications, and specimen collection.
• Acts as first contact for patients, providing triage and medical advice where applicable.
• Coordinates the plan of care and acts as a liaison between providers, departments and schedulers to coordinate testing, scheduling and referrals.
• Monitors and manages patient appointments, tests and labs for the patient population.
• Assists with obtaining prior-authorizations for the patient population.
• Prepares educational materials for patient use and educates/counsels patients on medical conditions, medications or treatments.
• Provides specialized nursing assistance in research efforts when applicable.
• Provides education and consultation to nursing staff caring for the same patient population.
• Attends conferences or educational opportunities to stay current with knowledge.

Kenntnisse

Patient care coordination

Triage & medical advice

Liaison between departments

Patient education

Research support

Ausbildung

Registered Nurse License (state-specific or eNLC)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Jobbeschreibung

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking a dedicated nurse to provide specialized care and coordinate the plan of care for specific patient populations in Morgantown, WV. The role acts as a liaison among providers, departments, and schedulers to streamline testing, referrals, and appointments.

The nurse will triage patients, deliver education, obtain prior authorizations, and support research activities when applicable.