RN Nurse Navigator-Endocrinology

Job Summary This job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. General Duties Coordinates written and verbal communication relating to the medical treatment plan between the patient, family, physician, physician staff, and other team members. Communicates and coordinates the treatment plan to internal and external departments and agencies, as needed, to establish and maintain continuity of patient care. Assists patients in understanding their diagnosis, treatment options, and the resources available. Reviews the medical documentation to assist the physicians in obtaining complete and accurate documentation of their medical treatment plan. Serves as an essential link between patients and all other care providers. Facilitates appointments for consults and support services within established service standards, including social workers, PT, OT, ST, dietitians, physicians, financial resources, etc. Follows patients throughout the care continuum, including inpatient admissions, and collaborates with inpatient care management resources. Works with service line personnel to collect data, track outcomes, and support strategic planning processes. Demonstrates the knowledge, skill, and coordination to provide nursing care and guidance to the patient from screening to survivorship. Systematically and continually performs the functions of assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care according to the nursing process. Assists patients and their family members in navigating the system by helping them find solutions to treatment‑related problems. Provides education and information to the patient and family, helping to make the care seamless, continuous, and comprehensive. Initiates and documents patient teaching, including family and significant others, based on assessment of needs. Uses the appropriate patient education documentation modality regarding the disease process, expected side effects of treatment, and community resources. Supports the patient during difficult decision‑making periods. Operates in an organized and time‑conscious manner. May initiate and perform ongoing review of policies related to services provided. Where appropriate, updates or writes new policies to enhance professional practice. Serves as a resource for community educational events such as health fairs, screenings, symposiums, and lectures as well as staff education. Education Qualifications Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or must be able to obtain a BSN within three years of their date of hire. Required: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or must be able to obtain a BSN within three years of their date of hire. Experience Qualifications Required: 2 years of professional nursing experience in specialty area. Licenses and Certifications Required: Louisiana State Board of Nursing – Registered Nurse License Required: American Heart Association – Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Reporting Relationships Does this position formally supervise employees? No Functional Demands Medium: Medium physical requirements – Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work. Physical Demands Sitting – Frequent (36‑66% of day) Standing – Frequent (36‑66% of day) Walking – Occasional (0‑35% of day) Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) – Occasional (0‑35% of day) Carrying objects – Occasional (0‑35% of day) Wrist position deviation – Frequent (36‑66% of day) Pinching/fine motor activities – Continuous (67‑100% of day) Keyboard use/repetitive motion – Frequent (36‑66% of day) Talk or hear – Frequent (36‑66% of day) Occupational Exposure Risk Potential Bloodborne pathogens – Reasonably Anticipated Chemical – Not Anticipated Airborne communicable diseases – Reasonably Anticipated Extreme temperatures – Not Anticipated Radiation – Not Anticipated Uneven surfaces or elevations – Not Anticipated Extreme noise levels – Not Anticipated Dust/particular matter – Not Anticipated Other (List) – Not Anticipated Population Served Neonate/Infant up to 1 year: Yes Youth (1 yr to 15 yrs): Yes Adult (16 and up): Yes Work Shift Days Equal Opportunity Employment LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr LCMC Health