Nurse Navigator

Job Description

Job Description

Why join Givens? Givens Communities continues to be a positive force and advocate for older adults. We have a mission to expand the possibilities of aging by improving lives through communities, services, and outreach. Givens Communities promotes Inclusion and Belonging by aligning our words with actions so that everyone is welcomed and treated with dignity and respect. We continuously look for innovative approaches to achieve our sustainability goals and practices to protect our natural resources. Our collective mindset is to ensure the communities remain forward thinking and progressive as our residents seek a purpose driven life. Purpose. Passion. Possibilities.

What you'll get:

• Three major medical health insurance plans to choose from with dental and vision coverage at no additional cost (Free basic coverage for full-time team members!)
• Free short-term disability, life insurance, & access to our employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO) w/ immediate access to 5 PTO days after your 90 days!
• Referral bonus program
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% matching
• Educational assistance & professional development opportunities
• Flexible spending account (FSA) & access to AFLAC & Prudential Life insurance products
• Fast-growing nonprofit with tons of advancement opportunities
• Plus so much more!

The Independent Living Nurse Navigator serves as a trusted clinical resource for residents living independently within the Life Plan Community. The Nurse Navigator promotes health, wellness, and successful aging by providing nursing assessment, education, care coordination, resource navigation, advocacy, and transition support. Working collaboratively with Social Work Navigators, chaplains, wellness staff, and healthcare providers, the Nurse Navigator helps residents understand their healthcare needs, navigate complex medical systems, and access appropriate services while supporting their ability to safely remain independent whenever possible.

This position focuses on education, coaching, coordination, and early intervention rather than providing ongoing skilled nursing care or replacing

What you'll do:

• Serve as a resource for residents seeking information on healthcare services, insurance, and community resources
• Provide referrals to specialized healthcare professionals when necessary
• Coordinate and facilitate support groups for residents dealing with specific health issues like diabetes, heart disease, and mental health challenges
• Provide one-on-one educational consultations to residents and their families about health-related matters
• Maintain an up-to-date directory of local health care providers, support services, and other relevant resources
• Perform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as-needed basis by an authorized supervisor

What you'll need:

• Bachelors or Masters prepared nurse
• Minimum 2 years of care coordination/case management experience
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience with geriatric population

The compensation for this role is $83,500–$85,000 based on background and experience.

Still curious about what Givens is all about? It's kind of a long story, but at our core, we're a senior housing organization with a lot of heart and committed to providing housing to seniors of all socioeconomic backgrounds across WNC for more than 50 years. We already have five communities (three life plan communities and two affordable communities) with plans for many more in the coming years.

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