TRANSITIONAL CARE NURSE NAV - Nurse Nav Inpatient-40 HR DAY SHIFT (8am-4:30pm) -FCCC

Temple University Health System, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple University Health System seeks a Transitional Care Nurse Navigator to facilitate patient transitions from inpatient settings while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team. Applicants must have a BSN and experience in acute care nursing, along with strong communication and care coordination skills. This position is vital for enhancing patient self-management and ensuring continuity of care.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in nursing in an acute care setting.
• RN-LIC - PA Registered Nurse License required.
• CCM - Certified Case Manager preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates patient's transitions from inpatient to post-acute settings.
• Initiates evidence-based protocols and order sets according to admission diagnosis.
• Serves as an advocate for patients and families throughout the care continuum.

Skills

Patient advocacy

Care coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelors Degree: BSN

Job description

Job Description - TRANSITIONAL CARE NURSE NAV - Nurse Nav Inpatient-40 HR DAY SHIFT (8am-4:30pm) -FCCC (253116)

In collaboration with the patient/family, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team, the Transitional Care Nurse Navigator facilitates the patient's progress through the acute episode of care in an efficient and cost effective manner and creates a plan along with patient/family and providers for transition from inpatient setting to post-acute setting. Initiates evidence based protocols and order sets according to the patients admission diagnosis, influencing the progression of care, facilitating the patients' navigation through the acute care episode, and proposes an appropriate transition plan within 48 hours of admission. The Transitional Care Nurse Navigator serves as an advocate for the patient and family throughout the entire care continuum and facilitates communication with the multidisciplinary team, referring physician and ambulatory care team. Fosters patient/family self-management and compliance with individualized plan of care via post-acute phone call.

Education
Bachelors Degree : BSN (Required)

Experience
3 Years experience in nursing in an acute care setting. (Required)
Previous experience in a clinical healthcare setting or insurance setting responsible for direct management of patient care; including planning, coordination, discharge planning and delivery of needed services. (Preferred)

License/Certifications
RN-LIC - PA Registered Nurse License (Required)
CCM - Certified Case Manager (Preferred)
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Your Tomorrow is Here!

Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

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At Fox Chase, we consider defeating cancer to be our calling. Our unique culture allows employees to work collaboratively with a single, shared focus, regardless of which department they’re in.

It’s essential for us to recruit not only the best talent in hospital care, but hire well-qualified prospective employees who are committed to serving our patients with the passion and excellence for which Fox Chase is known. Apply today to be part of the future of prevailing over cancer.

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