Nurse Navigator - Clinic Nurse III

Registered Nurse Navigator

A professional registered nurse (RN) who offers individualized assistance to patients, families and caregivers to help overcome health care system barriers. Enhances the patient experience and improves the clinical outcome for patients by providing a seamless navigation process throughout the continuum of care. Responsible for collaborating with physicians and members of the interdisciplinary teams to triage, coordinate, and consistently manage patient care by educating the patient and serving as a point of contact for patients and families. Participates in strategic initiatives within the clinical program or service line to include developing, implementing and monitoring navigation activities and sustainability, facilitates shared decision making and patient engagement by forming trusting relationships and addressing patients' communication and health literacy needs, while helping them integrate their values and preferences into treatment decisions. Works for and promotes positive outcomes for patients, providers and the Sutter health care system.

Coordinates patient care through the point(s) of continuum specified by assisting with timely access to care, coordinating/facilitating appointments and services, and accompanying patients to appointments as needed.

Establishes and maintains close collaboration with providers and care team to communicate effectively ensuring seamless patient care and care coordination.

Participates in community health promotion and awareness programs.

Consistently communicates with patients, physicians and other Sutter Health staff in a courteous, professional manner that reflects the desired service outcomes of the department.

Participate in ongoing quality assessment/improvement, ensuring that there is a continuous process of measuring and enhancing quality.

Adheres to all policies and procedures (i.e. Administrative and Human Resources), practices safe work habits, and engages in good business standards and practices.

EDUCATION: Other: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE: RN-Registered Nurse of California BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

DEPARTMENT REQUIRED CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

Department, Oncology: ONS Foundations of Oncology Nursing Practice within 90 days (if less than 1 year with oncology experience)

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

5 years recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of medical terminology required. Ability to ensure follow through with responsibilities and communicate with a varied level of health care staff. Knowledge of third-party reimbursement helpful. Verbal and written communication skills. Microsoft Office software experience required, including Excel and Word

Job Shift: Days

Schedule: Full Time

Shift Hours: 8

Days of the Week: Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements: None

Benefits: Yes

Unions: No

Position Status: Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours: 40

Employee Status: Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $90.58 to $126.81 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program.