Nurse Navigator RN Pediatrics

LifeBridge Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan with employer 2

Tuition reimbursement for advanced/deq

Generous paid time off

Free on-site parking

Job summary

LifeBridge Health is seeking a Nurse Navigator to identify and manage high-risk patient populations and coordinate care across hospital and community settings. You will educate and support high-utilizer patients while collaborating with a nurse, social worker and community health worker to implement comprehensive plans of care.

The role involves in-person visits across hospital, ED and home settings, strong advocacy, and ongoing quality improvement efforts to improve patient outcomes and care

Qualifications

• 1–3 years nursing experience.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
• Maryland RN license or eligibility.
• AHA CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate individualized plans of care with physicians and health care team.
• Assist patients in navigating health care and community support systems.
• Conduct in-person visits at hospital, ED, offices, homes, and by phone.
• Advocate for patients, families, and caregivers to address needs.
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments to identify strengths and needs.
• Ensure responsiveness to patient/family needs and contribute to quality improvement.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to develop programs for high-risk patients.
• Assist in developing community patient navigation programs.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Maryland RN license

AHA CPR (Basic Life Support)

Job description

About the Role:

Following a collaborative team model, the Nurse Navigator identifies and manages high risk patient populations, coordinates their care, and provides safe, age-appropriate patient care. Provides community-based care navigation, providing education and information to high-utilizer patients, working with the health care team of a nurse, social worker and community health worker. Navigator works with this team and the patient's physician to develop and implement a plan of care.

Responsibilities:

• Development of individual, multidisciplinary plan of care for each individual patient in coordination with the physician and other health care team members.
• Assisting patients in navigating through health care and community support systems to achieve quality care and follow up.
• Contact includes in-person visits in hospital, Emergency Department, physician offices, patients' homes, and over the phone.
• Advocating with or on behalf of patients, families, and caregivers to address their needs or for policies and programs that will benefit them.
• Completion of comprehensive nursing assessment to determine patient and family strengths and needs relative to effectively managing the disease process.
• Ensure that the agencies and institution are responsive to the needs of individual patient, families, and caregivers by conducting data collection, assessment and reporting for quality improvement and program growth.
• Participate with multidisciplinary team in the development of programs and resources to address the needs of high risk patient.
• Assists in the development of the community patient navigation program.

Requirements:

Experience: 1 to 3 years

Education: Bachelor's degree preferred

Licenses and Certifications: Registered Nurse License - Current Maryland license or eligibility to obtain Maryland license, American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR

Pay Range: $40.12 to $62.94 Based On Experience

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire, plus wellness programs and mental health support
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, pension, and life and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement toward advanced degrees and specialty certifications
• Generous paid time off, fitness discounts, and free on-site parking

About Sinai Hospital

Sinai Hospital of Baltimore is a nationally recognized academic medical center, a designated Level II Trauma Center, and the largest community hospital in Maryland. As part of LifeBridge Health - one of the region's most comprehensive healthcare systems - Sinai delivers advanced care with a mission to improve the health of the communities we serve, and to take care of the people who take care of patients.

About LifeBridge Health

LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to "improve the health of people in the communities we serve." Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.

With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in Maryland.

Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY-where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.

LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.