Maternal Child Nurse Navigator

Parkview Health; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Employee assistance

Job summary

Parkview Health in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a dedicated care coordinator to guide patients through the continuum of care, assessing physical, psychological, and social needs and coordinating services across service lines and community resources. This role aims to improve outcomes, satisfaction, and cost efficiency.

The position requires a BSN from an accredited program, an Indiana RN license with CPR certification, and at least three years of maternal child health nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Must have BSN from an accredited program.
• Valid Indiana RN license required; CPR certification.
• Three years of maternal child health nursing experience.
• Experience in obstetrics, pediatrics, psychiatric nursing, or case management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent care coordination across the continuum of care.
• Monitor patients and triage needed services across service lines and community resources.
• Participate in internal and community-wide quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Care coordination

Nursing experience

Communication

Education

BSN degree

Job description

Summary

Serves as a consistent care coordinator throughout the continuum of care assessing the physical, psychological and social needs of the patient. Monitors the patient and triages needed services across all service lines and community resources while ensuring proper access to these services. The results are enhanced patient outcomes, increased satisfaction, and reduced costs of care. Participates in internal and community-wide quality improvement initiatives.

Summary

Serves as a consistent care coordinator throughout the continuum of care assessing the physical, psychological and social needs of the patient. Monitors the patient and triages needed services across all service lines and community resources while ensuring proper access to these services. The results are enhanced patient outcomes, increased satisfaction, and reduced costs of care. Participates in internal and community-wide quality improvement initiatives.

Education

Must have a BSN from accredited program. Acceptable accrediting agencies are Commission on Collegiate Education in Nursing (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA).

Licensure/Certification

Valid Indiana Registered Nurse license required. Certification in related field preferred. Must have CPR certification.

Experience

Must have three years’ recent experience in maternal child health nursing. Experience in obstetrics, pediatrics, psychiatric nursing, or case management preferred.

Other Qualifications

Strong verbal and written communication skills are required. Must be motivated, flexible, and work well independently and as a part of a team. Demonstrates the ability to build and maintain good working relationships across the health system, both internal and external. Exhibits sound judgment, adapts to change, and works efficiently. Displays initiative by looking for new opportunities and working towards continuous quality improvement. Demonstrates cultural competence and enthusiasm in working with underserved populations.

Why Parkview?

We have everything you’re looking for in a career; great compensation and benefits; skill development and career advancement programs and more. At Parkview, we are committed to providing excellent care to each patient within our clinics and medical practices. The success of this mission begins with care team members like you.

• Benefits: Health benefits, paid time off, employee assistance, community vendor discounts, payroll deduction options
• Sign-on bonus: For certified and uncertified Medical Assistants, LPN’s, and RN’s hired in part-time and full-time positions.
• Education: Clinical Orientation, tuition assistance, certification reimbursement
• Growth: Parkview’s Medical Assistant Advancement Pathway (MAAP)
• Culture: World-class teamwork, Personalized health journeys for co-workers and family members