Erlanger Health Chattanooga , TN 37402
Posted 1 week ago
Job Summary:
The RN, Patient Navigator manages and coordinates aspects of care for Urology. The Navigator offers medical guidance, acts as support and guides patients and their families.
The Navigator demonstrates knowledge skill and competency when applying evidences based practices. The Navigator will be responsible for developing relationships with primary care providers to assist in education, creating increased access to care. The Navigator serves as a patient advocate, liaison and advisor/educator in effort to assist the patient and family. The Navigator must be knowledgeable of current method of treatment, new pharmaceutical agents, available community resources, insurance, financial assistance, counseling and other support services.
Education:
Required:
Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
Preferred:
BSN
Experience:
Required:
Greater than 2 years experience in related field
Preferred:
Outpatient referrals patterns, Urology experience
Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration
Required:
Current licensure to practice nursing in the state of Tennessee. BLS completed prior to going to the unit/ department and maintained going forward
The Nurse Licensure Compact will not change how to obtain or renew a Tennessee license. However, the Tennessee nursing license will be a single state license for Tennessee Residents or non-compact state residents. Tennessee licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state must be obtained within three months of hire for non-Tennessee residents.
Preferred:
N/A
Department Position Summary:
The RN, Patient Navigator is responsible for:
Ensuring coordinated quality, seamless access to care
Managing/Coordinating all aspects of care for treatment of Urology disorders
Offering medical guidance, supports and guides patients and their families
Demonstrating knowledge skill and competency when applying evidences based practices
Developing relationships with primary care providers to assist in education, creating increased access to care
Serving as a patient advocate, liaison and advisor/educator in effort to assist the patient and family in navigating the continuum of care
Knowledge of current method of treatment, new pharmaceutical agents, available community resources, insurance, financial assistance, counseling and other support services
Educating the patient and family on diagnosis, treatment options, insurance options, scheduling appointments, completing paperwork, and securing the referral into Erlanger Urology
Connecting the patient and family with community resources that may help them stay on track with treatment or improve their quality of life.
Assisting in research activities
Working with leadership team to collect data, track outcomes and support strategic planning processes
Developing and delivering quarterly reports as requested by Urology Leadership
Ensuring adherence to compliance standards
Demonstrating knowledge, skill and competency when applying evidence based practices, theory, principles and processes.
The RN, Patient Navigator serves as:
The single point of contact for patients who are referred into Erlanger Urology in effort to facilitate the most appropriate entry point for treatment to ensure the appropriate plan of care is implemented based on the patient's chief complaint and clinical condition
Liaison between the patient and family and the patient's network of care provider(s)
Patient advocate by removing barriers patients and their families may encounter during the treatment process.
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Erlanger Health