Clinical Nurse Navigator RN - Dermatology - Mohs Surgery in Lisle, IL

Clinical Nurse Navigator RN - Dermatology - Mohs Surgery Location: 2455 Corporate W Dr, Lisle, Illinois 60532 Business Unit: RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center at Rush Lisle Department: Mohs Surgery (Dermatology) Clinic Work Type: Full-Time - 40 Hours per week (1.0 FTE) Shift: 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM Work Schedule: 10-Hour Shifts - Tuesday to Friday Pay Range: $90,688 - $162,323 per year Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits. For details, visit the Rush benefits page. Summary: The Clinical Nurse Navigator will provide care coordination, follow up, and support to patients in an effort to improve their health outcomes. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Qualifications Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure required. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Master’s degree in Nursing required. At least three years of registered nurse experience required. BLS certification required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. High level of interpersonal skills. Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite. Data entry skills with attention to details. High degree of accountability and reliability. Ability to adapt to change and interact with a variety of providers with different protocols and care processes. Ability to work independently as well as integrate as part of a team and part of clinic flow. Cultural competency expressed via experience and interest in working with diverse populations, including low resource environments. Must be a resourceful and resilient, innovative problem solver and motivated learner. Friendly, cooperative, passionate and compassionate. Must respect each individual's right to participate in health care services and decision-making. Respects individuals' confidentiality. Ability to attend some evening and weekend community events and meetings. Responsibilities Maintains and ensures compliance of all policies and procedures that guide and support the assigned services, including Joint Commission requirements, federal and state regulations, regulatory standards, etc. Provides consultation in specialty area to all levels of health care providers throughout the organization, affiliated schools of nursing, and the community. Offers guidance and emotional support to patients regarding decisions on follow-up and treatment plans. Arranges appointments with patients, reviews test preparation procedures, and assesses potential patient barriers to ensure the patient completes testing process. Contacts patients via phone calls, emails, and letters to remind them about appointments, assists in scheduling/rescheduling appointments, and answers questions about testing and treatment. Performs follow-up phone calls to patients after appointments as indicated. Works with participating sites to develop mechanisms for the sites to share the patient data in a manner that utilizes their existing data and optimizes their time and effort. Completes all necessary electronic records and paperwork regarding patient interactions and appointments. Develops and maintains relationships with community leaders, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, health institutions, schools, daycares, etc. Attends community-based events, including health fairs, support group meetings, etc. Assists with the planning and execution of forums, special events and presentations to reach and educate the community. Supports reporting and paperwork to support funding and grant requirements, including tracking patient metrics such as appointment no-shows and lost to follow-up ratios. Tracks all outreach and navigation activities and provides monthly reports. Demonstrates an awareness of self-responsibility and accountability for own professional practice and development. Administers nursing care to patients if applicable including assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating the patient's care plan in coordination with the physician. Provides orientation/education for center and hospital staff, students, and other hospitals and community organizations, as requested. Performs related duties as required. Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr