Nurse Navigator

**Our promise to you:** Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that **together** we are even better. **All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:** + Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance + Paid Time Off from Day One + 403-B Retirement Plan + 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave + Career Development + Whole Person Well-being Resources + Mental Health Resources and Support + Pet Benefits **Schedule:** Full time **Shift:** Day (United States of America) **Address:** 3000 Medical Park Dr **City:** Tampa **State:** Florida **Postal Code:** 33613 **Job Description:** Performs other duties as assigned. Navigates neurosurgical inpatients from admission through treatment and discharge, ensuring timely medical and supportive services. Initiates patient coordination at the entry point into the system and prepares patient cases for pre-procedural review with a multidisciplinary team. Formulates individualized care plans based on therapeutic principles appropriate for age and psychological development, evaluates the effectiveness of interventions, and modifies plans as needed. Ensures patients' physical, mental, and spiritual needs are met by coordinating with appropriate care team members and maintains a system for tracking the continuum of care. Assumes responsibility for professional growth by attending mandatory in-services, maintaining knowledge of current trends, practice changes, and research findings, and networking with other professionals. Assists with program development, creating a system-wide program that expands the referral base, and is actively involved in marketing strategies and meetings. Establishes relationships to maximize program effectiveness and facilitates problem resolution across departmental, campus, and physician/provider service lines. Communicates effectively with physicians, healthcare teams, patients, and families to ensure coordinated and cohesive execution of quality patient care. Serves as a patient resource and advocate, promoting access to available services, tools, and support, and develops, coordinates, and documents patient education. Performs follow-up phone calls after discharge, contributes to post-acute care planning, assesses patients' understanding of discharge plans, and provides education as needed. Gathers, abstracts, and reviews data for process and quality improvement, analyzes practices contributing to variance, and assists in developing action plans using best practices and research findings. Researches and responds to Neuro-Oncology Tumor Board information requests, records conversations at weekly conferences, and follows up with outcomes as necessary. **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:** - Advanced knowledge of adult neuroscience, neuro-interventional, neurovascular, brain, and stroke related treatment options [Required] - Skilled in providing age-appropriate education and patient care by interacting positively with patients, families, staff, physicians, and the community [Required] - Strong communication and collaboration skills [Required] - Maintains the confidentiality of patients, physicians, and department information with no infractions [Required] - Aptitude for critical thinking, decision making, and managing competing priorities [Required] - Ability to interact appropriately with all other departments regarding care management and illness adjustment issues [Required] - Skilled in self-direction and organization. Effective decision-making skills with minimal supervision [Required] - BLS, ACLS [Required] - Data analysis [Preferred] - Program development [Preferred] - Case management [Preferred] - Process/performance improvement [Preferred] **Education:** - Bachelor's of Nursing [Required] **Field of Study:** - in Nursing or other healthcare related field - in Nursing, Business Management or Healthcare Management **Work Experience:** - 3+ experience in neuroscience nursing or related healthcare field [Required] **Additional Information:** - N/A **Licenses and Certifications:** - Registered Nurse (RN) [Required] - Certified Neuroscience RN (CNRN) [Preferred] - Acute/Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (CCNS) [Preferred] - Basic Life Support - CPR cert (BLS) [Required] **Physical Requirements:** _(Please click the link below to view work requirements)_ Physical Requirements - **Pay Range:** $68,132.50 - $119,520.35 **Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)** Certain positions are subject to **Florida Level 2 background screening** , including fingerprinting, as required by state law. Applicants may review general information about Florida's background screening requirements at the **Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse** : _This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances._ **Category:** Registered Nurse **Organization:** AdventHealth Medical Group West Florida **Schedule:** Full time **Shift:** Day **Req ID:** 152603050