Perinatal Nurse Navigator

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Perinatal Nurse Navigator? At HCA Florida Northwest Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Candidates must live in the Miami, FL area to support HCA Florida Mercy Hospital and will focus on our Perinatal patients.


Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM

Benefits

HCA Florida Northwest Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients' lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Perinatal Nurse Navigator like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Nurse Navigator, you will function as a member of the multidisciplinary team and serve as an advocate and educator for patients with all types of medical conditions. You will be responsible for supporting patients through complex healthcare environments for the optimization of care and outcomes. You will facilitate patient follow-up through coaching, information transfer, and communication to improve continuity of care, enhance the medical management of complex diseases, and streamline the intervention process. You will also guide patients and families through the healthcare system by assisting with access issues to expedite the timeliness of care and treatment. You will achieve this goal by building relationships with patients and physicians, coordinating the defined plan of care, assisting with appointments, assisting in resolving barriers, providing education, and connecting with community resources. You will also assume responsibility and accountability for the management of resources to achieve efficient, high-quality outcomes for patients, including support with interdisciplinary and cross-facility coverage and collaboration. You are responsible for timely data collection that promotes tracking of the navigation program performance in line with HCA Healthcare, division, and facility goals (growth, quality, practice guidelines, etc).


What you will do in this role:

• Serves as a patient advocate
• Assesses the patient's medical and psychosocial needs as they pertain to their primary medical or surgical condition for navigation
• Uses appropriate tools to identify patient needs and barriers to care and provides access to potential resolutions
• Identifies health disparities and assists in the removal of these disparities
• Provides appropriate education, outreach, and support to patients and families. Ensures the patient is empowered to manage his/her healthcare needs
• Provides healthcare system guidance and promotes adherence to recommended treatment throughout the care pathway
• Supports providers by assisting patients and/or families in understanding their diagnosis, treatment options, and the resources available, including education, clinical research studies (as applicable), and technological advances
• Provides education/connection to community and external resources, such as access to supportive care, financial support, and return to work
• Streamlines process for patients by assisting with appointment scheduling in a compliant manner
• Ensures the organization of appointments and explains the sequence of treatments
• Ensures smooth transitions between care modalities, facilities, and providers
• Facilitates patient movement through the appropriate clinical pathway and collaborates with physicians to ensure patient compliance
• Reinforces patient-specific teaching as defined by the patient's provider
• Conducts follow-up conversations with patients and communicates any concerns, changes, or social needs to the appropriate physician or other care provider
• Attends and participates in Multidisciplinary Meetings (MDM) and/or other care planning conferences, as required by the navigation program
• Ensures appropriate patient data is available, including assessment and documentation
• Educates the patient and family regarding planned procedures, medications, and treatments

What you will need in this role:

• 1-3 years of experience in Nursing - Required
• 3+ years of experience as a Nurse Navigator and/or patient educator in service line - Preferred

Education

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (preferred if remote position) - Required
• Registered Nurse - Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state in which he or she practices, in accordance with law and regulation. - Required

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Perinatal Nurse Navigator opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.