Remote RN Wound Care Navigator

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health is seeking an RN Complex Wound Care Navigator to provide centralized, remote nursing care coordination for patients with complex wound needs across ambulatory settings, post-discharge, and care transitions. You will work with multiple teams to identify barriers, coordinate referrals, and ensure timely follow-up and continuity of care.

The role emphasizes collaboration with wound/ostomy care, primary care, and sub-specialty teams, promoting seamless care and timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration, Health Science or related field.
• One year of related nursing experience.
• Current RN license in Utah or eligibility via Interstate Compact; eCredential to be obtained within 30 days.
• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, communicates and addresses patient and family care needs throughout the patient's stay.
• Acts as the key coordinator and contact for the patient care plan.
• Acts as clinical resource and support for bedside staff to address complex patient needs and assist with complex procedures.
• Collaborates with other Care Coordinators and Charge Nurses to identify burden of care and assign core team members.
• Participates in medical rounds at least two mornings a week.
• Attends patient evaluation conferences twice weekly, brings updates on patient progress, barriers to discharge and other concerns.
• Attends and participates in team program meetings.
• Updates and monitors nursing orders as needed based on care plan changes.
• Attends discharge briefing to give and receive updates on barriers to discharge and discharge needs.
• May follow up with patients within one week of discharge by performing post discharge follow up phone calls.
• Working rotating schedules, including variable hours, weekends, nights, and holidays.

Job description

University of Utah Health is seeking an RN Complex Wound Care Navigator to provide centralized, remote nursing care coordination for patients with complex wound needs across ambulatory settings, post-discharge, and care transitions. You will work with multiple teams to identify barriers, coordinate referrals, and ensure timely follow-up and continuity of care.

The role emphasizes collaboration with wound/ostomy care, primary care, and sub-specialty teams, promoting seamless care and timely