Nurse Navigator Bone Health

University of Louisville Physicians; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Louisville Physicians is seeking an RN Navigator to support a comprehensive care continuum within the ULP Surgical team. The role focuses on patient education, care coordination, documentation, and cross-functional communication among patients, ULP Health, and treating clinicians.

The RN Navigator will track performance improvement measures for specialty populations, participate in education for staff and stakeholders, and help ensure high-quality care delivery and patient

Qualifications

• ADN required; BSN preferred.
• Two years of nursing experience required.
• Active Kentucky RN license or compact license.

Responsibilities

• Educates patients and families across the care continuum.
• Coordinates and facilitates the patient plan of care with the care team.
• Monitors and improves performance measures for patient care and safety.
• Ensures HIPAA compliance and confidentiality at all times.
• Collaborates with departments and external agencies to meet patient needs.

Skills

Nursing

Patient education

Care coordination

HIPAA compliance

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN)

BSN preferred

Job description

Job Location

Primary Location: JHHS - Med Center NE - ULP - CMG

Address: 2401 Terra Crossing Blvd Louisville, KY 40241

Shift: 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.3 With 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 Functions

• Conducts 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 systems
• Coordinates 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 team
• Develops and tracks performance improvement measures in collaboration with director, physician, nursing, and orthopedic oncology team
• Monitors 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 success
• Provides 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 practice
• Assists 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 organization
• Attends continuing education pertinent to clinical areas to maintain knowledge and skills in providing care to the designated specialty population
• Collaborates with other departments and outside agencies to meet the identified needs of the patients and the organization
• Facilitates community engagement opportunities to promote awareness and identify resources available
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Proactively Identifies diagnostic tests required for the Provider to properly evaluate patients
• Triage new patient referrals
• Coordinate care between providers
• Conduct/coordinate research studies as desired by provider
• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description

Education: Associate’s Degree 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 Kentucky

Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)

Company Overview

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with nine hospitals, four medical centers, Brown Cancer Center, Eye Institute, nearly 200 physician practice locations and more than 1,000 providers in Louisville and the surrounding counties, including southern Indiana. Additional access to UofL Health is provided through a partnership with Carroll County Memorial Hospital. With more than 14,000 team members – physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly-skilled health care professionals, UofL Health is focused on one mission: to transform the health of communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.