RN Navigator

Fairview Health Services; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Fairview Health Services seeks a Nurse Navigator to provide care navigation, education, and coordination for patients after referral to a clinic. The role works with providers and scheduling to meet patient needs and communicates with referring providers and care teams from referral through initial consultation.

Ideal candidates have RN licensure in Minnesota, a nursing degree (associates or bachelor's), and 3 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• 3 years nursing experience within specific patient population group.
• MN RN license

Responsibilities

• Navigates patient care from initial referral until consultation with care team.
• Coordinates care for patients new to the specialty.
• Works with patients and families to prioritize patient needs and goals for initial appointments.
• Anticipates future needs of patient and educates and/or refers to appropriate sources.
• Assesses patient clinical history and, if known, diagnosis, to create an initial plan for provider appointments and, if appropriate, further diagnostic tests.
• Collaborates with schedulers to schedule initial appointment(s) and assists scheduling team to resolve any barriers to carry out appointment plan.
• Provides patient/family education regarding additional testing and work up which is needed.
• Develops and engages patient and family in plan of care.
• Documents and updates EHR as initial appointment care plan is developed.
• Keeps to standard work guides and workflows.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Care Coordination

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Associates Degree in Nursing

MN Registered Nurse License

Job description

Job Overview

Provides care navigation, communication and education to patients and family members through triaging of patients after a referral to clinic is placed. Works closely with providers and scheduling team to best meet the needs of patients. Corresponds with referring providers, internal and external as needed. Open lines of communication between RN navigator and patient from referral until initial consultation with scheduling team. They anticipate patient needs and take appropriate courses of action using approved guidelines. Excellent problem solving and communication skills. Helps patient and care team navigate additional work up or testing needed prior to consultation.

Responsibilities

• Navigates patient care from initial referral until consultation with care team.
• Coordinates care for patients new to the specialty.
• Works with patients and families to prioritize patient needs and goals for initial appointments.
• Anticipates future needs of patient and educates and/or refers to appropriate sources.
• Assesses patient clinical history and, if known, diagnosis, to create an initial plan for provider appointments and, if appropriate, further diagnostic tests.
• Collaborates with schedulers to schedule initial appointment(s) and assists scheduling team to resolve any barriers to carry out appointment plan.
• Provides patient/family education regarding additional testing and work up which is needed.
• Develops and engages patient and family in plan of care.
• Works at highest level of scope of practice and skills.
• Documents and updates EHR as initial appointment care plan is developed.
• Follows standard work guides and workflows.
• Collaborates with records team to obtain notes, imaging, results, etc... from outside the health system.
• Serves as resource to referring offices regarding specialty.
• Maintains strong communication and relationship with clinic team and referring office
• Communicates with referring providers to gain additional clinical history and/or inform of the initial appointment plan. Also communicates recommendations based on provider review of patient.

Required Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing or
• Bachelors Degree in Nursing
• 3 years nursing experience within specific patient population group
• MN Registered Nurse (RN) License

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted pay range is for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status