RN - Registered Nurse (Hybrid Remote) - Lung Navigator 1.0 FTE

Essentia Health; Duluth (MN); Remote; USD 69,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for its lung health program. This remote position requires strong skills in patient navigation and care coordination, along with a BSN or ADN and relevant RN licensure. Join a leading employer dedicated to improving lives with a focus on work-life balance and career growth. Various employee benefits are offered to support your well-being and professional development.

Benefits

401(k) plan with employer contributions

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Generous time off

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing or Associate Nursing Degree required.
• 2 years of related experience required.
• Current RN license in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

• Organizing and providing nursing care to patients through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Responsible for patient education and coordination of care.
• Navigating patients through lung cancer screening and multidisciplinary team communication.

Skills

Patient Navigation

Care Coordination

Communication Skills

Education

BSN or ADN degree

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Building Location: Business Service Center Department: 1006490 CHRONIC DISEASE MGMT - EH SS Job Description: Seeking a Registered Nurse to serve as patient navigator for our lung health program. This RN must reside within a community served by Essentia Health, but works on a remote basis. Education Qualifications:

• BSN or ADN degree from an accredited school or college of nursing

About Essentia Health:

We are a top-rated employer offering work-life balance, long term career stability, opportunities for growth, and work you can be passionate about! Our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve. We are like nowhere else: https://vimeo.com/284233541

What You'll Do:

Responsible for organizing and providing nursing care to patients through the process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. Delegates aspects of care to other nursing personnel based upon their licensure, preparation and job descriptions. Contributes to the meeting of the mission and goals of the facility and Essentia and meets the requirements of the Joint Commission if applicable and/or other federal, state and local regulatory or accrediting agencies. Responsible for care coordination, patient education, and decision-making support for patients. Serves as a single point of contact for referring physicians, patients, and caregivers to provide resources and assistance with accessing clinical and supportive care services offered within Essentia and in the community. Participates in conferences and committees, assisting the entire care team in developing optimal care plans for each individual. Collaborates with other service providers/organizations and community supporters in providing patient education and outreach.

Key Responsibilities
·Navigate patients through lung cancer screening and incidental nodule process with adherence to guidelines and standing orders.
·Coordination of follow up imaging, specialist referrals and multidisciplinary team communication.
·Collaboration with radiologists, pulmonologists, oncologists, CT surgeons and primary care providers to ensure timely follow up and intervention.

·Contribute to program development, workflow optimization, and quality improvement initiatives.
·Ability to work independently, comfortable working in a virtual environment using telehealth tools, remote monitoring systems and EHR documentation.
·Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills to support and educate patients remotely, when necessary.

Licensure/CertificationQualifications:

• Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing or Associate Nursing Degree from an accredited school or college of nursing.

• 2 years of related experience required.

• Current RN license in state(s) of employment. This role requires RN licensure in Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin. Must earn licensure within 90 days of hire or transfer.
• Must reside within a community served by Essentia Health.

Preferred Qualifications

· Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in the following areas: Pulmonology, Oncology, Navigation, or Care Coordination.

· Experience in patient navigation, case management, or remote patient monitoring.

·Familiarity with lung cancer screening guidelines and incidental lung nodule management best practices.

·Experience withtelehealth, remote patient engagement, and Epic EHR.

FTE: 0

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Remote Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start Time: 0800 Shift End Time: 1700 Weekends: Holidays: No Call Obligation: No Union: Union Posting Deadline:

Compensation Range:

$69,825.60 - $104,748.80

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:

At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at [phone].