Nurse Navigator: Care Coordination & Patient Access

The University of Kansas Health System; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Nurse Navigator who is a licensed RN and clinical expert. The role focuses on improving access, timely treatment, and care coordination for a designated patient population across care settings.

Responsibilities include assessing needs, documenting care in the EMR, coordinating referrals, and guiding patients through intake and treatment planning with education and support throughout their care journey.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Nursing required.
• 3+ years of nursing experience.
• 1+ year of case management or ambulatory care coordination.
• Current RN license and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs for new patients referred to a specialist prior to their first visit to identify the need for support services or other resources.
• Document patient assessment and interventions thoroughly in the EMR.
• Refer patients to the program’s supportive services based on navigation needs.
• Provide educational and emotional support through intake and treatment planning, remaining a resource throughout care.
• Coordinate scheduling with multidisciplinary providers at appropriate locations and times.

Skills

Case management

Ambulatory care coordination

Nursing

Patient education

Leadership

Education

Bachelor Degree Nursing

Master Degree Nursing

Tools

EMR

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Nurse Navigator who is a licensed RN and clinical expert. The role focuses on improving access, timely treatment, and care coordination for a designated patient population across care settings.

Responsibilities include assessing needs, documenting care in the EMR, coordinating referrals, and guiding patients through intake and treatment planning with education and support throughout their care journey.