RN Care Navigator: Lead Care Coordination & Outcomes

CommonSpirit Health; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Colorado Springs seeks an RN Navigator to coordinate care and services for identified patient populations across the continuum, promoting effective resource utilization.

As a leader within the multidisciplinary team, you will identify barriers to care, guide patients through treatment plans, schedule follow-ups, and educate families on care guidelines to empower patient-centered decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Three (3) years of experience, with one (1) year in specialty.
• RN License; Current state nursing licenses or valid RN license from a participating state in the National Licensure Compact.
• Current Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the knowledge, skill, and coordination to provide nursing care and guidance to the patient from first contact and throughout the continuum of care.
• Guide patients on treatment plans, next steps in appointments (i.e., surgical prep, imaging, labs, tests, which provider to see next, etc.).
• Assist with scheduling followup appointments and provide information and reminders to patients & physicians’ offices.
• Educates the patient and family on care specific guidelines and treatment options to enable patient-ledtreatment decisions.
• Educates and facilitates patient on introduction to program clinical trial information, resource referrals, and counseling.
• Advocates for patients and families in preventing/resolving clinical issues; develops supportive unit practices and guidelines.
• Develops strong relationships with physicians, their office staff, community resources and healthcare providers to assure effective communication in patient care.
• Serves as a liaison between clinical specialists, primary care physicians and patients.

Skills

RN Experience

Care Coordination

Patient Navigation

BLS

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

CommonSpirit Health in Colorado Springs seeks an RN Navigator to coordinate care and services for identified patient populations across the continuum, promoting effective resource utilization.

As a leader within the multidisciplinary team, you will identify barriers to care, guide patients through treatment plans, schedule follow-ups, and educate families on care guidelines to empower patient-centered decisions.