Nurse Navigator: Care Coordination & Patient Advocacy

Medical Faculty Associates, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The GW Medical Faculty Associates in Washington, DC is seeking a Nurse Navigator to provide proficient nursing care for individuals or groups with less predictable problems and to lead in implementing high-quality nursing care.

The role requires assessing patient baselines, developing and evaluating nursing plans, collaborating with physicians, and providing tailored patient education to maximize participation in care.2100

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in nursing or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Current D.C . Licensure as a Registered Nurse or evidence of application for licensure in D.C. and current out-of-state is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Uses advanced nursing knowledge and the nursing process to assess the patient’s baseline including past and present physical, psychosocial, and cultural factors.
• Define a nursing problem list based on assessment and medical diagnosis.
• Develop a nursing plan aimed at optimal resolution of nursing diagnoses.
• Evaluate and document patient progress toward goals.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to implement a comprehensive plan of care.
• Provide an individualized nursing care plan to maximize patient participation in care.
• Collaborate with a physician to revise the nursing plan and goals as needed.
• Implement patient education programs to meet healthcare needs.
• Assist physicians with day-to-day patient care: taking histories, assessing visit reasons, and supporting procedures and treatments.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Assessment

Care planning

Patient education

Collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Job description

The GW Medical Faculty Associates in Washington, DC is seeking a Nurse Navigator to provide proficient nursing care for individuals or groups with less predictable problems and to lead in implementing high-quality nursing care.

The role requires assessing patient baselines, developing and evaluating nursing plans, collaborating with physicians, and providing tailored patient education to maximize participation in care.2100