Nurse Navigator - Adult Endoscopy

OU Medicine; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Relocation assistance (100+ miles)

Job summary

OU Health Edmond Medical Center is seeking a Nurse Navigator for the Adult Endoscopy program in Edmond, OK. The role integrates advocacy, interpretation and education to coordinate care across the gastroenterology service line.

The Nurse Navigator will guide patients and families, document orders, and collaborate with physicians and the care team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered outcomes in a fast-paced endoscopy setting. Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 and relocation support are available.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing is required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to educate patients.
• Ability to coordinate care within a multidisciplinary team and document orders/authorizations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patients receive quality and comprehensive care in assigned area.
• Coordinate patient care across the continuum with the multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure proper documentation for each patient (orders/authorizations).
• Serve as a clinical resource for care management.
• Provide expert nursing care including direct practice, consultation, education and research.
• Direct patient/family education and services to deliver high quality, efficient care.
• Communicate with all team members on behalf of the patient.
• Collaborate with internal/external teams to achieve excellent patient service.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Documentation skills

Patient education

Education

ASN in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Position Title: Nurse Navigator - Adult Endoscopy

Department: Adult Endoscopy

Job Description:

Special Benefits: Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 for qualified individuals Relocation assistance if moving 100+ miles

Location: This position supports Edmond but will office at 515 Central Park

Shift: Full-Time, 8am-4pm

OU Health Edmond Medical Center offers endoscopy and gastroenterology services through its Gastroenterology Clinic and Endoscopy Laboratory, providing diagnostic and treatment procedures for digestive health conditions.

General Description:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. Under limited direction, functions on the multidisciplinary team as an advocate, interpreter, educator and counselor for patients. They model the OU Health Way, as evident in their work output and interactions with employees and patients, through living OU Health’s core values of putting Patients First, pursuing Relentless Excellence, showing Integrity, seeking Inclusion for all staff and patients, always Learning, and valuing Teamwork.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring all patients in assigned area receive quality and comprehensive care.
• Coordinates patient care throughout the continuum of care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Ensures proper documentation (Orders and Authorizations) are available and correct for each individual patient.
• Serves as a clinical resource for care management.
• Provides expert nursing care which includes direct clinical practice, consultation, education and research.
• Uses clinical expertise and management skills to direct patient/family education and services to ensure the delivery of high quality care in the most family-centered, efficient and economical manner.
• Communicates with all members of the team on behalf of the patient.
• Works in collaboration with internal and external interdisciplinary team members to achieve excellence patient service throughout the plan of care.
• In collaboration with the management team, is responsible for planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting staff development related to patient/family education and quality patient care.

General Responsibilities:

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Associate's Degree in Nursing required. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.

Experience:

3 or more years of experience in Patient Care as a Registered Nurse in the acute care setting required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:

Current Registered Nurse License (RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC)).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of nursing theory, practices, techniques, procedures and standards. Knowledge of the principles of supervising staff. Skill in planning and organizing nursing care, applying advanced nursing clinical skills, maintaining records and charts, and preparing written reports. Skilled in maintaining effective working relationships with others. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Current OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login. OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family. OU Health is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma’s largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state’s only freestanding children’s hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma’s flagship hospital, which serves as the state’s only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. Becker’s Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health’s oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma’s top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU Health’s mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research. Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day. We provide clinical and non-clinical opportunities to further your career and we invite you to explore our available positions.

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