Patient Navigator, RN

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What They’re Looking For

Candidates must be a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and at least 5 years of experience in acute care. A Master’s degree in Nursing is preferred for this role.

Skills to Bring

Patient Navigation, Registered Nurse, Clinical Support, Care Coordination, Patient Advocacy, Patient Education, Acute Care, Hematology, Oncology, Community Resource Facilitation, Interdisciplinary Communication

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Overview

The Patient Navigator, RN addresses the needs of the patient from a logistics perspective with a clinical lens, explaining treatment options and providing advice and support to the patient. The patient navigator ensures all disciplines are communicating. Nurse navigators are with the patient and family, guiding them through the care and services within all disciplines/specialties that the patient is engaged. They educate, advocate for, and encourage patients, and their families. The Nurse Navigator connects patients with appropriate care and support personnel, and facilitating access to community resources. Visits patient while in hospital/recovery, follows up after discharge if needed and may follow the patient in support groups for many years to come.
Department Description


Licensure

Registered Nurse Required
Education

Bachelor’s Degree Nursing Required – And Master’s Degree Nursing Preferred
Experience

5 Years Nursing – Acute Care Required