RN Navigator - Pediatric Pulmonology Clinic

Ochsner Children's; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated RN Navigator for their Pediatric Pulmonology Clinic. This role is pivotal in ensuring seamless patient care, facilitating communication among caregivers, and managing complex cases. With a commitment to innovation and quality, the organization offers a supportive environment for professionals to thrive. The position includes a generous sign-on bonus and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of patients and their families. Join a team where your contributions truly matter and help shape the future of pediatric healthcare.

Qualifications

• 2 years of nursing experience required.
• Current RN license in state of practice is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates patient care transitions and discharge planning.
• Manages complex patient care to minimize readmissions.
• Coordinates care plans with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Conflict resolution skills

Proficiency in using computers and software

Education

Registered nurse diploma

Associate's degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

RN Navigator - Pediatric Pulmonology Clinic

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We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

Sign On Bonus Up To $10,000 Available.

This job functions as the liaison and communicator with the patient, caregivers, healthcare providers, and multi-disciplinary team members, as well as post-acute care and third party payers. Discusses alternative care options with patient/caregivers as well as the multi-disciplinary team and assists with discharge planning needs. Facilitates movement along the healthcare continuum to ensure quality, cost effective outcomes are achieved in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team.

Education

Required - Registered nurse diploma.

Work Experience

Preferred - Associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing.

Required - 2 Years Of Nursing Experience.

Certifications

Required - Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.

Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

Preferred - Certification In Clinical Specialty Area.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability) and travel throughout and between facilities.
  
  

Job Duties

• Provides continuity of care by ensuring smooth transitions between care settings.
• Develops relationships with patients and their multidisciplinary team to facilitate and/or navigate through subsequent treatment and follow-up to reflect continuity of care.
• Manages high risk, complex patient care with the goal of minimizing readmission.
• Works closely with physicians to coordinate patient’s care plan communication; works with multidisciplinary team to maintain and implement up-to-date coordinated patient centered care plan; communicates with all members of the healthcare team as patient advocate.
• Prepares, executes, and reinforces post-discharge care plan.
• Identifies barriers to care in an effort to elicit changes in processes for patients navigating the continuum of care.
• Collaborates with leadership to review processes with the goal of improving the clinical experience for referred patients and the referring physician.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.
  
  

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.

Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Washington, and Washington D.C.

Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or [e-mail]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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