Nurse Navigator, Metabolic and Weight Program

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.Job Description Summary:Monday - Friday, No Weekends & No HolidaysSchedule: 8:00am - 5:00pmWe are seeking a compassionate and motivated Nurse Navigator to join our Medical Weight Management team at McConnell Heart Health Center. In this dynamic role, you will serve as a key point of contact for patients navigating care related to metabolic health, including weight management, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. Working in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment, you will help guide patients through their care journey while contributing to a growing, innovative area of preventative healthcare.In this predominantly outpatient setting, you will manage patient referrals, review medical records to determine appropriate care pathways, and connect patients with the right specialists within our program. You will spend time communicating with patients to explain services, gather clinical information, and coordinate scheduling, while also supporting pre-visit preparation and providing in-clinic education. This role offers a unique opportunity to blend clinical expertise with patient engagement, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes while helping shape evolving processes within the program.The ideal candidate is an RN who thrives in a self-directed environment, values patient interaction, and is passionate about metabolic health and preventative care. Strong communication, teamwork, and customer service skills are essential, along with a willingness to embrace change as the program continues to grow. Experience in an ambulatory or specialty practice is preferred, and cardiac knowledge is a plus! Join a supportive team of physicians, advanced practice providers, and allied health professionals dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a culture that prioritizes collaboration and professional growth!This position is responsible for providing education and support to metabolic and weight management patients and facilitating communication across the continuum of care. Responsibilities include management/navigation of patients, education and advocacy, and coordination of care with managing physicians, assurance of high-quality care, continuous process improvement, optimal productivity, efficient utilization of resources and customer satisfaction in the Metabolic programs for OhioHealth. Coordination of care will be over an extended period of time and involves multiple modalities of treatment screening referrals, patient communication, direct patient rooming functions, in person patient education, physician communication, following up on order placement and test completion, and a component of data tracking and registry work.Responsibilities And Duties:70%Advocacy, Education & Support: Provides a customer focused and supportive environment for weight loss activities. Assesses learning needs, provides education, assesses learning achieved, and provides support and navigation to surgical weight management program patients and families. Coordination of care with managing physicians and multi-disciplinary team. Establishes system for coordinating the patients care throughout continuum, spanning each level of care in which care is provided and coordinating interdisciplinary communication Expands patient education throughout continuum and assists with documentation in patient record. Initiates and contributes to modifications/changes in caregiver practice patterns defined by outcomes: improved continuity and quality of patient care; increased participation and satisfaction of patients and families; efficient allocation of resources, appropriate length of stay and improved communication between disciplines. Routinely and systematically measure function and well being of patients and disease population-specific clinical and financial outcomes, at appropriate time intervals. Addresses, plans and implements clinical process improvement initiatives through Multi-Disciplinary Teams.30%Process Improvement & Leadership: Participates in clinical quality and process improvement activities Identifies educational and marketing needs with multidisciplinary team throughout continuum of care. Collaborates with leadership triad Physician Medical Director, Nurse Manage r to assure successful implementation of projects. Acts as leader, mentor to staff and other colleagues in connection with initiatives associated with related patient population. Remains current on new/evolving technology, healthcare issues and standards. Plans and organizes work effectively. Meets expectations for internal and external outcomes. Fosters performance/growth, promotes participation management. Develops/mentors others. The major duties, responsibilities and listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive of the duties, responsibilities and to be performed by employees in this job. Employee is expected to all perform other duties as requested by supervisor.As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any timeMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree (Required)BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, RN - Registered Nurse - Ohio Board of NursingAdditional Job Description:Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed in the State of Ohio. Bachelor of science in Nursing from a four-year college or university. Licensed to practice as Registered Nurse in Ohio; current Basic Life (BLS) provider Clinical knowledge of surgery processes and weight management issues. Able to establish supportive relationships with a diverse group of patients; exceptional customer service with specialized training in patient care Experience initiatives; detail oriented with exceptional organizational skills Experience as staff RN ( 5 -10 yrs. clinical, bedside nursing in related area of practice).Work Shift:DayScheduled Weekly Hours :40DepartmentMedical Weight Mgmt McConnellJoin us!... if your passion is to work in a caring environment... if you believe that learning is a life-long process... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industryEqual Employment OpportunityOhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment #J-18808-Ljbffr Berger Health System