Nurse Navigator II: Care Coordination & Patient Support

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition remission

Job summary

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Medicine invites applications for a Full Time Nurse Navigator 2. The Nurse Navigator guides patients and families through diagnostic evaluation, coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team, and educating patients on treatment plans while maintaining top-quality patient care and adherence to policies.

The role emphasizes patient support across the care continuum, strong communication, and ongoing professional development within an academic medical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Valid State of Florida RN license.
• BLS from the American Heart Association.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong conflict management and resolution skills.
• Be sympathetic and provide emotional support to the patient.
• Able to work in tough stressful condition with a positive attitude.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, ability to handle and resolve sensitive patient health information.
• Outstanding organizational skills are necessary to manage many competing timetables and responsibilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate effectively with a large and diverse constituency, including administration, division faculty, patients and support staff.
• Requires the ability to work independently and to accept responsibility for complex and sensitive decision-making as it relates to the overall flow of the post care practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess barriers to care and refer to support services when needed.
• Educate patients on treatment plans.
• Support patients throughout the care continuum.
• Counsel individuals on positive health practices.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to outline the best treatment for patients.
• Mentor other healthcare professionals as a preceptor or coordinating preceptors.
• Maintain professional knowledge through ongoing education and professional affiliations.
• Adhere to University policies and safeguard University assets.
• Provide post-visit clinical support to endocrinology patients and relay results to patients.

Skills

RN license

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Conflict management

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Medicine invites applications for a Full Time Nurse Navigator 2. The Nurse Navigator guides patients and families through diagnostic evaluation, coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team, and educating patients on treatment plans while maintaining top-quality patient care and adherence to policies.

The role emphasizes patient support across the care continuum, strong communication, and ongoing professional development within an academic medical