JOB SUMMARY
The Nurse Navigator - Complex Surgical serves as a single point of contact for referring physicians, patients, and caregivers to guide and provide resources and assistance with accessing clinical and supportive care services offered within the Marshfield Clinic Health Systems (MCHS) and in the community. The individual will assist and navigate patients from diagnosis through treatment or transplant continuum to identify and track barriers of care to ensure timely completion of services and to provide psychosocial support empowering patients and families to make informed treatment decisions. The Nurse Navigator - Complex Surgical will provide education to patients and families throughout the various stages of assessment, evaluation and treatment and will coordinate appropriate resources within the organization or community to meet the needs of the patient. The individual will provide education to other healthcare providers throughout the organization as well as outside agencies and the community.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.
Minimum Required: Diploma or associate degree in nursing.
Preferred/Optional: Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum Required: Three years’ nursing.
Preferred/Optional: None
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.
Minimum Required:
Current State of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License or Nurse Compact License. Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications awarded by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.Preferred/Optional: None
Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.
Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program.Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.