Nurse Navigator: Guiding Care & Survivorship

Hackensack Meridian Health; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 97,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Nurse Navigator to collaborate with surgeons and the care team to navigate patient care, assess needs, and connect patients to resources. The role includes survivorship planning, education, and coordination across the health system and community.

The ideal candidate is an RN with at least 5 years of clinical experience, proficient in MS Office, and able to work independently while communicating with physicians, patients, and families.

Qualifications

• Graduate of licensed school of nursing.
• RN with at least 5 years of clinical experience in a relevant clinical specialty (surgical nursing and quality background).
• Proficient computer skills- MS Office.
• Strong organizational, time management, critical thinking RN skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, APNs, patients, and their families.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and navigates outpatient care for patients. Identifies new patients as they are diagnosed and offers navigation services.
• Provides initial detailed patient and family needs assessment and periodically updates needs assessment throughout the course of treatment.
• Develops disease site expertise. Provides patient and family education.
• Connects patients and family with available resources in the health system and community. Maintains a database of resources and tracks flow of patients through diagnostic and treatment services.
• Documents assessment and follow up notes in the patients' medical record. Provides monthly reports of activity to the Director.
• Participates in multip disciplinary care conferences and ensures appropriate preparation and documentation per protocol.

Skills

RN with 5+ years clinical experience

MS Office proficiency

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Education

BSN (Preferred)

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Nurse Navigator to collaborate with surgeons and the care team to navigate patient care, assess needs, and connect patients to resources. The role includes survivorship planning, education, and coordination across the health system and community.

The ideal candidate is an RN with at least 5 years of clinical experience, proficient in MS Office, and able to work independently while communicating with physicians, patients, and families.