Nurse Navigator — Care Access & Transitions Lead

USA Health Systems; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 88,000; Part time

Job summary

USA Health Systems in Mobile, AL seeks an experienced nurse to coordinate patient access and discharge planning across the health system. The role requires collaboration with physicians, nurses, and administrators to ensure seamless transitions of care and timely scheduling of tests and follow-ups.

Responsibilities include evaluating educational needs, using clinical information systems, improving patient experience, and meeting infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing or practical nursing program.
• Alabama minimum standards met and 3 years related experience required.
• Master's degree may substitute for 1 year of experience.
• Current Alabama RN or LPN license or Multi-State RN License (NLC) on hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care with referring clinicians and patients to improve access and communication.
• Assess educational needs with nursing and medical staff and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Access clinical information systems to verify patient demographics and data.
• Document issues in transitions of care and round on patients as appropriate.
• Provide individualized support, education, and information to ensure seamless care.
• Facilitate scheduling with schedulers for new and follow-up appointments and testing.
• Identify and implement new strategies to increase service utilization.
• Review patient lists to identify who could benefit from intervention and track outcomes.
• Complete all department, education and hospital requirements; adhere to Infection Control standards.
• Maintain regular attendance and schedule as defined, including overtime as required.

Skills

Initiative

Resourcefulness

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Education

Alabama RN or LPN licensure

Current Multi-State RN License (NLC)

Job description

USA Health Systems in Mobile, AL seeks an experienced nurse to coordinate patient access and discharge planning across the health system. The role requires collaboration with physicians, nurses, and administrators to ensure seamless transitions of care and timely scheduling of tests and follow-ups.

Responsibilities include evaluating educational needs, using clinical information systems, improving patient experience, and meeting infection control standards.