RN Nurse Navigator HFHP - Member Outpatient Services
Health First
*POSITION SUMMARY *
To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Service and Stewardship by functioning as part of a multidisciplinary team in an outpatient setting. The RN Nurse Navigator acts as a patient advocate, educator, and care coordinator for a specific patient population across the continuum of care.
* Primary Accountabilities *
1. Coordinate the multidisciplinary team (physicians, advanced practice nurses and other support staff) approach to connect patients with integrated, comprehensive services, specific to their condition and assist them through the journey to navigate their care appropriately.
2. Collect and report data from patients on barriers, health care, medications, prior treatments, etc.
3. Track, order completion and follow up. Monitor patient compliance with patient treatment plan.
4. Participate in performance improvement activities, data collection and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
5. Assist patients with referrals to outside resources and care coordination as needed.
6. May participate in the orientation, training and evaluation of new staff.
7. Design or participates in the creation of health education materials.
8. Collaborate with medical providers, patient care staff and clinic management in the planning and implementation of patient and staff education.
9. Oversee the planning, scheduling, and implementation of day-to-day clinical activities and procedures for navigated patients.
10. Serve as the central point of contact for all navigated patients; including interactions with medical, nursing ancillary service providers.
11. Provide education and health coaching to patients, families, and significant others on best ways to self manage their illness: acts as an information resource to health care professionals, patients and their families. .
12. Provide in-person, phone or written consultation and support to patients and their family members.
13. Design and implement patient follow-up contacts and celebrations of key milestones associated with their treatment plan.
*MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS *
* Education:
o AAS or above.
o Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
* Licensure: Current Florida RN license free of any restrictions or disciplinary action pending and able to legally and independently practice without the supervision of another licensed professional.
* Certification: None
* Work Experience: 3 years nursing experience in specialty.
* Work Experience in lieu of Education: None
* Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
o Intermediate computer skills e.g. navigation and workflow within an EMR, or medical management applications, Microsoft Office Applications and the ability to document accurately.
o Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
o Strong attention to detail, quality of work, and critical thinking skills.
o Strong communication skills and professional presence.
o Ability to maintain composure in stressful office environment.
o Ability to work shifts at various times of the day with additional on-call and weekend responsibilities.
* PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS *
* Education: BSN
* Licensure: Compact State RN license
* Certification: Current BLS certification
* Work Experience: No additional
* Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
o Bilingual
*PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS *
* Majority of time involves sitting or standing; occasional walking, bending, stooping.
* Long periods of computer time or at workstation.
* Light work that may include lifting or moving objects up to 20 pounds with or without assistance.
* May be exposed to inside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting and/or low to moderate noise.
* Communicating with others to exchange information.
* Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.
* Workspace may vary from open to confined; on site or remote.
* May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle.
**Job:** **Health First Health Plans (Health Insurance)*
**Organization:** **HF Administrative Plan Inc*
**Title:** *RN Nurse Navigator HFHP - Member Outpatient Services*
**Location:** *Florida - Brevard County-Rockledge*
**Requisition ID:** *076257*
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