Nurse Navigator, Ross Heart Hospital (Remote)

Westfield State University; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking a Nurse Navigator for the Ross Heart Hospital. This role focuses on coordinating compassionate care and supporting patients through their healthcare journey. The Nurse Navigator will work closely with patients, providing education and ensuring effective transitions across care settings, targeting improved outcomes through collaboration with various healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Five years of recent clinical experience preferred.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice and disease-specific processes.
• Experience in case management and post-acute care desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver patient-centered care.
• Facilitate care navigation for the cardiac population.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams for comprehensive disease management.

Skills

Coordination of care

Patient education

Clinical documentation

Interpersonal communication

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

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Job Title: Nurse Navigator, Ross Heart Hospital (Remote)

Department: Ross | Heart Failure Transitions of Care

Scope of Position/Position Summary:

The Nurse Navigator improves outcomes by reducing all-cause readmissions and coordinating episodes of care among patients in a defined population or disease process. The primary focuses are:

1. Coordination and delivery of efficient, effective, compassionate, patient-centered care and safe transitions across the care continuum.
2. Providing care navigation services to the cardiac population.

The Nurse Navigator monitors the patient care process and physiological needs; educates, documents, communicates, and collects data to evaluate and assure patient/family readiness for discharge. The Nurse Navigator facilitates the lateral integration of the care team, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other staff across the continuum to provide comprehensive disease management, assessment, treatment, education, and follow-up evaluation for patients. They communicate the plan of care in coordination with pre- and post-acute care settings and serve as a liaison with post-acute partners as determined by the Heart Leadership team. The Nurse Navigator manages patients and facilitates care navigation through telephone calls in a post-acute setting.

Minimum Qualifications:

For Hire – Registered Nurse required. Five years of recent clinical experience applicable to the population is preferred; knowledge of evidence-based practice and disease-specific processes; knowledge of technology and payer protocols is desired. Case management and post-acute care experience (home care, SNF, LTACH) are desirable.

Additional Information:

• Location: Remote
• Position Type: Regular
• Scheduled Hours: 40
• Shift: Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post-offer process.

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