Nurse Navigator Bone Health

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health is seeking an RN Navigator to provide and coordinate a comprehensive care continuum within the Surgical team. The role focuses on patient education, documentation, and seamless communication among patients, families, UofL Health staff, physicians, and caregivers, while supporting quality metrics and patient experience initiatives.

The ideal candidate holds a Kentucky RN license (or compact) with at least two years of nursing experience, preferably in orthopedic oncology, and BLS

Qualifications

• ADN or BSN required with active nursing license in Kentucky.
• Two years of nursing experience required.
• BLS certification required.
• Orthopedic oncology nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Educates patients and families across the care continuum.
• Coordinates care plans with physicians, therapists, and nursing teams.
• Tracks performance improvement measures and quality metrics.
• Facilitates communication among patients, staff, and providers.
• Maintains HIPAA compliance and documentation standards.

Skills

Communication

Patient education

Care coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Primary Location:JHHS - Med Center NE - ULP - CMGAddress:2401 Terra Crossing BlvdLouisville, KY 40241Shift:Salary Shift (United States of America)Job Description Summary:UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center.3With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.Job Description:The RN Navigator, provides, supports, and coordinates a comprehensive care continuum at UofL Health. The Nurse Navigator is an integral part of the Surgical team for patients. The Nurse Navigator provides patient care, education, documentation, and facilitates communication amongst patients, support systems, UofL Health, team members, and physicians. They will track performance improvement measures for specialty populations including patient experience initiatives and quality care metrics and demonstrates a commitment to improving the treatment services provided.Essential FunctionsConducts patient/family/caregiver education as needed across the care continuum, evaluates learning needs and sets objectives based on established standards; coordinates training opportunities and establishes competencies for patients and support systemsCoordinates and participates in the patient plan of care with an emphasis on education, medical management, and prevention of secondary complications; provides a direct communication link between patient, physician, therapy team, and nursing teamDevelops and tracks performance improvement measures in collaboration with director, physician, nursing, and orthopedic oncology teamMonitors patient progress on an ongoing basis for early identification of changes in physical, cognitive, or psychosocial presentation requiring immediate intervention; collaborates with appropriate team members to ensure implementation of care plan to promote patient successProvides evidence-based education and training to UofL Health team members, physicians, students, and stakeholders as needed to improve quality care outcomes, patient safety and satisfaction outcomes, and increase community awareness of effective nursing practiceAssists in delivering high quality healthcare services in a professional, compassionate, and courteous manner while respecting the dignity and individuality of each person who comes in contact with the organizationAttends continuing education pertinent to clinical areas to maintain knowledge and skills in providing care to the designated specialty populationCollaborates with other departments and outside agencies to meet the identified needs of the patients and the organizationFacilitates community engagement opportunities to promote awareness and identify resources availableMaintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conductComplies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all timesProactively Identifies diagnostic tests required for the Provider to properly evaluate patientsTriage new patient referralsCoordinate care between providersConduct/coordinate research studies as desired by providerPerforms other duties as assignedAdditional Job Description:Education:Associate’s Degree in in Nursing (ADN) (required)Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) (preferred)Experience:Two (2) years of nursing experience (required)Orthopedic Oncology nursing experience (preferred)Licensure:Active Kentucky Registered Nurse License or compact license with privileges to work in KentuckyCertification:Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)