RN Nurse Navigator: Care Coordination & Patient Support

La Red Health Center Inc; Georgetown (DE); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

La Red Health Center Inc in Georgetown, Delaware, United States is seeking a Nurse Navigator (RN) to coordinate patient care alongside physicians, educate patients about illnesses and planned treatments, and provide leadership within our community health setting. The role collaborates with the CMO, Providers, and COO to ensure quality care.

The position requires an RN with 3+ years of nursing experience and Delaware licensure; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred to assist diverse patients.

Qualifications

• RN with 3+ years of nursing experience.
• Candidate must be licensed in the state of Delaware.
• Three plus years nursing experience in a private practice, hospital or health center setting.
• Bilingual skills preferred (English/Spanish).

Responsibilities

• Works with a multi-disciplinary team to develop and implement an up-to-date care plan.
• They use clinical protocols to refer patients to the appropriate specialist for care and treatment.
• They help patients and their families in obtaining referrals to a specific specialist.
• They provide emotional support and counseling, related to specific clinical situation.
• They work with designated physicians to develop and maintain care protocols.
• They communicate with referring physician’s office as required.
• Provides patient care based on practice guidelines standards of care and federal/state laws and regulations.
• Assures that all EMR documentation is complete as required.
• Participates in multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care processes and outcomes and quality improvement.

Job description

La Red Health Center Inc in Georgetown, Delaware, United States is seeking a Nurse Navigator (RN) to coordinate patient care alongside physicians, educate patients about illnesses and planned treatments, and provide leadership within our community health setting. The role collaborates with the CMO, Providers, and COO to ensure quality care.

The position requires an RN with 3+ years of nursing experience and Delaware licensure; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred to assist diverse patients.