RN CARE NAVIGATOR- ST. LUKE'S NEUROLOGY ASSOCIATES

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

ASPIRUS ST. LUKE'S in Duluth, MN is seeking an RN CARE NAVIGATOR to join our ST. LUKES NEUROLOGY ASSOCIATES team!

Salary Range: $38.35 - $55.61 Hourly

Schedule/Hours: DAY ONLY, 8 hours

Weekend Requirement: Generally No Weekends

FTE: FULL TIME, 1.0 FTE

The RN Care Navigator-Neurology is responsible for coordinating the care of patients undergoing treatment in Neurology. This role includes providing education and support to patients, family, staff and caregivers. The goals of this position include improving patient care and flow, eliminating barriers and improving the overall patient experience by connecting the patient and the family with appropriate resources and services. The patient navigation process includes consistent care coordination throughout the continuum of care and an assessment of the physical, psychological, and social needs of the patient.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: See Licensure/Certification/Registration requirements.

• Experience: Three (3) years clinical nursing experience.

• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current license in Minnesota to practice as a Registered Nurse. BLS Certification with a designation of either BLS Provider or Healthcare Provider from either the American Heart Association, American Red Cross or Military Training Network.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education : Bachelors Degree in Nursing or other related healthcare related area.

• Experience : Five (5) years nursing experience with a preference for critical care and/ or neurology.

• Licensure/Certification/Registration : CCRN, CCNS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Excellent written and oral communication skills. Well-developed level of comfort working with physicians. Ability to build consultative relationship to work collaboratively and to develop successful partnerships with others. Experience in creative program developing and marketing. Ability to work successfully with staff, volunteers and community representatives.

• READING - Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

• WRITING - Intermediate: Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, or procedures.

• SPEAKING - Intermediate: Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group situations or before groups of customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Basic Skills: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

• REASONING ABILITY - Intermediate Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES: Skilled at assessment and knowledgeable of growth and development. Provides appropriate care respective to the ages of the patients served per clinical environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to see, hear, stand, bend, kneel, walk and lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds

• Stand - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

• Walk - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

• Sit - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

• Reach with hands and arms - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

• Stoop, squat, kneel, or crouch - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

• Bending-repetitive forward - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS

• Up to 10 pounds - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours)

• Up to 25 pounds - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Typical Noise Level - Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).

WORKING CONDITIONS

Subject to electrical and radiant energy hazards, regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.

• Time away from work accrual.

• Retirement plans available.

• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus St. Luke’s in Duluth is a cornerstone of health care in northeastern Minnesota, offering a wide range of medical specialties and advanced care services. With a history dating back to 1881, this downtown Duluth hospital has grown into a comprehensive medical center with a strong commitment to patient-centered care. The facility features a 267-bed hospital, state-of-the-art surgical and imaging technology, and a nationally recognized heart and vascular center. As part of the broader Aspirus system, St. Luke’s is also known for its excellence in orthopedics, cancer care, and women’s and children’s health. In addition to the main hospital campus, the Duluth area includes multiple primary and specialty care clinics that serve the Twin Ports and surrounding communities. Duluth, MN (

Our Mission : We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

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Credentials:

Essential:

• Registered Nurse License - Minnesota

• CPR or BLS

Position RN CARE NAVIGATOR- ST. LUKE'S NEUROLOGY ASSOCIATES

Location

Req ID 110157