Nurse Navigator

NKC Health; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NKC Health is seeking a Nurse Navigator to provide individualized clinical care coordination for patients with complex or chronic conditions. The role involves collaborating with patients, families and interdisciplinary teams to identify barriers, coordinate services and promote self-management.

Clinical assessment, care planning and documentation are core duties. Qualified applicants will have an RN license in Missouri, 3+ years clinical experience, and a background in care coordination or

Qualifications

• RN license in Missouri is required.
• Minimum three years clinical experience as a licensed RN.
• Two years in care coordination, case management, ambulatory nursing or patient navigation preferred.
• BLS certification from AHA; specialty area certification helpful.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate individualized care plans across the continuum of care.
• Identify barriers to care and promote patient self-management.
• Collaborate with patients, families and interdisciplinary teams.
• Document care coordination activities and support quality improvement.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Care coordination

Population health

Transitions of care

Communication

Patient education

EMR

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's - Nursing

Master's - Nursing

Tools

EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

SUMMARY:

Under the direction of leadership, the Nurse Navigator provides individualized clinical care coordination for patients with complex, chronic, or specialty specific healthcare needs across the continuum of care. Working collaboratively with patients, families, providers, and interdisciplinary teams, the Nurse Navigator identifies barriers to care, develops patient-centered navigations plans, coordinates services, promotes self-management, and facilitates timely access to appropriate care to improve clinical outcomes and patient experience. This position supports multiple service lines using standardized navigation processes while applying specialty-specific clinical knowledge as assigned. Essential Functions include clinical assessment and care planning, care coordination, patient education and advocacy, interdisciplinary collaboration, documentation and quality improvement.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of three (3) years clinical experience as a licensed, registered nurse, two (2) years, care coordination, case management, ambulatory nursing, disease management or patient navigation experience preferred.

SPECIAL SKILLS:

Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills. Knowledge of care coordination, population health, and transitions of care. Excellent communication, collaboration, and patient education skills. Ability to prioritize multiple patients while maintaining quality and service standards. Proficiency with EMR and Microsoft Office applications.

LICENSE/CERT:

Required: RN (Registered Nurse) State of Missouri, BLS (Basic Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association) Helpful: Certification in Specialty Area

EDUCATION:

Required: Bachelors - Nursing, Preferred: Masters - Nursing