RN - Registered Nurse Ambulatory Care -Full Time

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine , as a Nurse Navigator at our DCAM clinic. Here, you will work alongside our Neurosciences team. At UChicago Medicine, we have assembled a team of neurological experts who are highly skilled in evaluating and treating the most complex and challenging nervous system disorders - with and without surgery.
Under the direction of a faculty sponsor and in collaboration with the program support team, coordinates the care of patients through the disease process. Acts as a clinical liaison for patients, across medical services and clinical departments. Assesses clinical, emotional, spiritual, psychosocial, financial, and other patient needs. Provides care coordination & patient education to patients in neurosciences service line.
Facilitates resolution to patient care gaps and monitors follow up/completion by both proactively reaching out to patients and addressing direct phone calls and messages from patients.
Educates/reinforces education with patients and families on disease, treatments, side effects, adverse reactions, and reportable signs/symptoms based on multidisciplinary care plan.
Develops and/or coordinates development of patient education materials, clinical pathways, and quality studies.
May be responsible for direct patient care
Registered Nurse with a current Illinois license.
Minimum of two years clinical nursing experience with demonstrated clinical competence in patient care, teaching and management of patients.
Must have general computer skills and be adaptable to changing working situations and work assignments.
Excellent interpersonal skills required, with specific ability to communicate effectively with patients, family members, and physicians.
Certified Nurse in Specialty area preferred or in process.

Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
Shift: Days
Unit/Department: CBA Code: Non-Union