Clinical Navigator
Position Summary:
Assists patients in understanding their diagnosis, treatment options and the resources available.
Responsibilities:
Serves as an essential link between patients and all other medical staff
Facilitates appointments for consults and support services within established service standards, including social workers, dietitians and physicians
Coordinates multidisciplinary planning conferences, develops concise patient summaries for use by the care team and documents recommendations made utilizing standardized care protocols in accordance with nationally recognized care guidelines
Develops patient education programs and tools
Follows patients throughout the care continuum, including inpatient admissions and collaborates with inpatient care management resources
Adheres to established productivity benchmarks; identifies opportunities to reduce the cost of care
Responsible for outreach efforts to establish and maintain positive working relationships with medical staff
Performs other related duties as assigned
Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned
Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:
BSN required; MSN preferred
Graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program
Licensed as a RN by the Idaho Board of Nursing OR licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure OR current RN licensure from a state participating in the "multi-state privilege to practice" compact with Idaho
Minimum of 3 years of relevant nursing experience required
Certification within specialty area required within one year of meeting qualifications
Must complete KH BLS during orientation period
Working Conditions:
Must be able to maintain a standing position
Typical equipment used in a clinical job
Repetitive movements
About Kootenai Health
Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed health care organization, serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as both an employer and a health care provider. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions including being recognized as a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence.
As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:
100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for full-time employees. Part-time employees pay only a small portion a month for medical, dental, and vision coverage. Benefits start 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
A tuition assistance program available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it
Kootenai Health will match your contributions in a defined contribution 457 retirement plan based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent. Kootenai Health will contribute an amount equal to two percent of your gross earnings
Competitive salaries with night, weekend and PRN shift differentials
An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars and coaching
Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, various cell phone carriers, and more
Robust and interactive employee bonus program, utilize our mobile ERIN app to alert employees to new positions, make referrals and track your bonuses
And much more
If you strive to be an integral part of a high-quality healthcare system like Kootenai Health, we want to meet you!
Apply today! Please reach out to Recruiter or Front Desk with any questions.
Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.