Registered Nurse - Nurse Navigator - Emergency Department

Daily Work Times: 8am to 5pm Provides comprehensive coordination of care for patients and their families/caregivers. Eliminates barriers to timely care, facilitates flow through the system, facilitates post‑discharge scheduling, increases patient and provider satisfaction, maintains point of contact with providers and serves as the first point of contact for patients and families. Responsibilities Performs assessment of patient care needs for new and ongoing patients to identify clinical, social, and logistical barriers to post‑discharge care. Oversees planning, scheduling, implementation, and follow‑up of appointments, referrals, diagnostic testing, and procedures for navigated patients. Serves as the central point of contact for all navigated patients, interacting with medical, nursing, and ancillary services. Provides education to patients, families, and significant others; acts as an information resource to students, health care professionals, patients, and the public. Collects and reports data on patient barriers, health care, medications, prior treatments, etc. Tracks order completion and follow‑up; monitors patient compliance with the treatment plan. Assists patients with referrals to outside resources and care coordination as needed. Designs or participates in the creation of health education materials. Provides and documents quality, personalized, evidence‑based care and interventions. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops, reviewing professional publications, building personal networks, and participating in professional societies. May develop and conduct in‑service training programs. Complies with federal, state, and local legal and certification requirements, including HIPAA and OSHA, by studying legislation, anticipating changes, enforcing adherence, and advising management. Performs other related duties as required and directed. Required Qualifications Nursing degree from an accredited educational institution. State licensure as a registered nurse. Three years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in nursing. One year prior work experience in a clinical area. BLS certification. Equal Opportunity Employer of minorities, females, disabled, and veterans. Additional Information Schedule: Full‑time Requisition ID: 26002944 Daily Work Times: 8am‑5pm Hours Per Pay Period: 80 On Call: No Weekends: No #J-18808-Ljbffr McLaren Health Care