Nurse Patient Navigator - Pediatric Complex Care - Days

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; United States; Presencial; USD 73.000 - 121.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Virginia Commonwealth University Health is seeking a Nurse Patient Navigator who will advocate for patients, interpret needs, educate families, and counsel patients throughout treatment. You will coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, comprehensive healthcare and ancillary services.

The role requires current RN licensure in Virginia or eligibility/compact licensure, BLS, and a specialty nursing certification within one year of hire.

Formación

• Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible/compact state licensure.
• AHA BLS Certification is required.
• Specialty Nursing Certification in Nurse Navigation or area of specialty within one year of hire.
• Minimum of three years of relevant clinical experience in nursing, patient education; case management and/or navigation.

Responsabilidades

• Advocate for patients and families and serve as a single point of contact for assigned patients.
• Coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, comprehensive services.
• Provide education and counseling to patients and caregivers and use nursing knowledge to guide treatment.

Conocimientos

Advocacy

Education

Counseling

Nursing knowledge

Educación

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Herramientas

BLS Certification

Nurse Navigation Certification

Specialty Nursing Certification

Descripción del empleo

The Nurse Patient Navigator functions as a Nurse Patient Navigator and serves as an advocate, interpreter, educator and counselor for a group of patients. The Nurse Patient Navigator manages the care of assigned patients in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high quality and comprehensive healthcare and ancillary services. The Nurse Patient Navigator serves as the single point of contact to assigned patients and caregivers. The Nurse Patient Navigator remains a support system to patients and caregivers throughout the patient’s treatment. The Nurse Patient Navigator uses clinical/nursing knowledge and skills in the performance of job responsibilities.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:

Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Current RN licensure in Virginia AHA BLS Certification Specialty Nursing Certification in either Nurse Navigation or area of specialty within one year of hire in position

Experience REQUIRED:

Minimum of three (3) years of relevant clinical experience in nursing, patient education; case management and/or navigation Previous experience in specialty area

Experience PREFERRED:

Previous nurse navigation or leadership experience Experience within an academic, teaching hospital

Education/training REQUIRED:

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing

Education/training PREFERRED:

Master’ Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing

Independent action(s) required:

Follows documented physician/licensed independent provider medical/treatment orders. Practices within the boundaries of the regulations governing the practice of nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Practice is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nursing and established national nursing practice standards. All practice is guided by and follows the VCUHS policies and procedures and established practice guidelines. Organizes and plans work with input from the patient/family with specific outcomes identified. Demonstrates use of sound clinical judgment based on nursing knowledge/experience.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable):

N/A

Additional position requirements:

Positions are primarily weekday work but may be expected to work into the evening or on the weekend, depending on assignment. May be required to go to all VCUHS locations.

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):

Physical - Lifting less than 20 lbs. Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive): Repetitive motion

Mental/Sensory:

Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking

Emotional:

Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

Age Specific groups served:

As appropriate based on unit assignment

Compensation Range:

$73,133.00 - $120,744.00 Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

Days EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran

Who We Are

Inventing better care, day by day by discovery Sound outrageous? It absolutely is. Sound impossible? That’s never stopped us before. Sound like hard work, intense research, collaboration with experts around the world, sheer brainpower meets unrelenting willpower? That’s. Exactly. Right.

We’ll do whatever it takes to offer the best in care and empower the best in quality of life. And it’s an approach that works — whether it’s a patient who undergoes a new, life‑saving procedure or a clinical researcher who finds promise in a new cancer treatment, exciting new medicine is happening at VCU Health.

We have it all:

• One college and four health sciences schools
• An academic medical center
• A Level I trauma center
• One of only two NCI-designated cancer centers in Virginia
• The region’s only full‑service children’s hospital
• More than 800 physicians in 200 specialties
• With a community health center, dedicated research teams, facilities and valued partners in every field

Our medical teams are top notch. And we’re not too shy to boast of internationally known physicians, some recognized as the best in the country, top‑ranked local specialists and all‑around all‑stars at every level. From our very first years to our most recent advancements, we are driven to learn more, dig deeper, teach passionately and never rest in order to be a true leader in discovering what’s possible in health and recovery.

We are a comprehensive system of care and a pioneer of health. Read VCU Health Year In Review for more about our accomplishments.