Pulmonary RN: Outpatient Care & Lung Screening Navigator

AH_002 Arnot Medical Services; United States; On-site; USD 77,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Arnot Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for an outpatient Pulmonology practice to provide direct nursing care and care coordination for patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions. The role supports lung cancer screening initiatives and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care throughout the treatment journey.

Candidates must have NY RN licensure and BLS within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved RN program with current New York State licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care in an outpatient pulmonary practice, including patient assessments, triage, medication administration, and clinical support during examinations and procedures.
• Coordinate and manage lung cancer screening programs, ensuring eligible patients receive timely screenings, follow-up care, and appropriate referrals.
• Serve as a patient navigator for individuals undergoing pulmonary evaluations and advanced procedures, including endobronchial valve placement.
• Educate patients and families on pulmonary diseases, treatment plans, medications, preventive care, and self-management strategies.
• Collaborate with physicians, radiology departments, specialists, and external providers to ensure seamless coordination of care and positive patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, manage patient communications, and assist with referrals, prior authorizations, and insurance-related processes.
• Support quality improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance, infection prevention practices, and the management of clinical supplies and resources.

Skills

Patient care

Care coordination

Lung cancer screening

Education

Education

RN license

New York licensure

Job description

Arnot Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for an outpatient Pulmonology practice to provide direct nursing care and care coordination for patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions. The role supports lung cancer screening initiatives and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care throughout the treatment journey.

Candidates must have NY RN licensure and BLS within 90 days of hire.