Nurse Navigator: Direct Patient Care & Care Coordination

McLaren Health Care; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care is seeking an experienced registered nurse to provide direct patient care and coordinate care for patients and families. The role includes assessments, planning, and intervention within an interdisciplinary team.

This position emphasizes eliminating barriers to timely care and improving patient and provider satisfaction. Ideal candidates hold a nursing degree and an active RN license, with at least three years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree from an accredited educational institution.
• State licensure as a registered nurse.
• Three years of direct related experience.
• BLS certification within 6 months for Rural Health clinics.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient nursing care for specified patients.
• Performs nursing assessments and triage of patient care needs.
• Oversees day-to-day clinical activities and procedures for navigated patients.
• Acts as central point of contact for navigated patients and care teams.
• Educates patients, families and others; serves as information resource.

Skills

Patient care

Triage

Care coordination

Communication

Education

Nursing degree

Registered nurse license

Job description

McLaren Health Care is seeking an experienced registered nurse to provide direct patient care and coordinate care for patients and families. The role includes assessments, planning, and intervention within an interdisciplinary team.

This position emphasizes eliminating barriers to timely care and improving patient and provider satisfaction. Ideal candidates hold a nursing degree and an active RN license, with at least three years of related experience.