Registered Nurse Navigator- Neurology

Ohio State University Physicians; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,460 - 67,502; Full time

Job summary

Ohio State University Physicians in Columbus, OH is seeking a Clinical Nurse Care Coordinator to provide evidence-based, patient-centered care and help patients stay up to date on their care plans and goals.

The role emphasizes high-risk medically complex patients, care transitions, and liaison with families to improve communication and ensure comprehensive whole-person care. The RN collaborates with clinic teams and stays current with standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing from a CCNE or ACEN accredited program.
• Current Ohio Registered Nurse license.
• CPR/BLS certified.
• Knowledge of triage procedures along with clinic, physician office and/or urgent care experience.
• Knowledge of infection control standards.
• Ability to educate and clearly communicate with patients and families about disease and care.
• Ability to convey information in writing and verbally.
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive situations.
• Demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.
• Analytical ability and critical thinking to interpret data and develop solutions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with clinic team members to provide evidence-based, patient-centered care and keep patients up to date on care plans and goals.
• Focuses on high-risk medically complex patients, disease registries, disorders or chronic disabilities, and care transitions.
• Acts as liaison with family members and other agencies to improve communication for comprehensive whole-person care.
• Stays up to date on standards and assists with programs and processes.

Skills

CPR/BLS certification

Triage procedures

Infection control

Education to patients/families

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Diplomacy

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

Looking to join a dynamic team at Ohio State University Physicians where excellence meets compassion?

Who We Are

With over 100 cutting-edge outpatient center locations, dedicated to providing exceptional patient care while fostering a collaborative work environment, our buckeye team includes more than 1,800 nurses, medical assistants, physicians, advanced practice providers, administrative support staff, IT specialists, financial specialists and leaders that all play an important part. As an employee of Ohio State University Physicians (OSUP), you'll be an integral part of a team committed to advancing healthcare, education, and professional growth.

Our culture

At OSUP, we foster a culture grounded in the values of inclusion, empathy, sincerity, and determination. We meet our teams where they are, coming together to serve each other and our community.

Our Benefits

We know that having options and robust benefit plans are important to you. OSUP prioritizes the wellbeing of our team and that’s why we offer our employees a flexible, competitive benefit package. In addition to medical, dental, vision, health reimbursement accounts, flexible spending accounts, and retirement, we also offer an employee assistance program, paid time off, holidays, and a wellness program designed to support our employees so they can live their best lives. As an OSUP employee, you will be eligible for these various benefits depending on your employment status.

Responsibilities

The Clinical Nurse Care Coordinator collaborates with clinic team members to provide evidence-based patient-centered care to patients, helping them to stay up to date on their care plans and related goals towards improving health.

The Clinical Nurse Care Coordinator has a special focus on high-risk medically complex patients, patients on specific disease registries, patients with disorders or chronic physical or intellectual disabilities and patients in care transitions (i.e. pediatric to adult care, recent inpatient admissions and discharges, ED follow-up, care facility discharges).

This RN acts as a liaison with patient’s family members and other agencies, facilitating improved communication with the aim of providing comprehensive whole person care.

The Clinical Nurse Care Coordinator stays up to date on standards, assisting with programs and processes.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing from a CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) accredited nursing program.
• Current Ohio Registered Nurse license.
• CPR/BLS certified.
• Knowledge of triage procedures along with clinic, physician office and/or urgent care experience.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Knowledge of appropriate procedures and standards for the administration of medications and patient care aids.
• Ability to educate and clearly communicate with patients and/or families as to the nature of disease and to provide instruction on proper care and treatment.
• Ability to convey information both in writing and verbally.
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
• Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.
• Analytical ability and critical thinking to gather and interpret data and develop, recommend, and implement solutions.

Pay Range

USD $32.85 - USD $48.55 /Hr.