Nurse Navigator (Rn) Home Hospital

Description

Responsibilities

• Attends huddle each morning with the Home Hospital team

• Works with care areas to manage patient flow and placement to support Home Hospital transfers and census goals
• Communicates and collaborates with Administrative Coordinator and Administrative Manager regarding patient transfers
• Inspires and encourages teamwork
• Serves as a role model, coach, and facilitator
• Interacts with the Emergency Department interdisciplinary team and ED Care Facilitators to assist patient identification with the goal of successful transfer to MGB Home Hospital
• Collaborates closely with the MGB Home Hospital Admitting Provider when perspective patients meet eligibility criteria; then notifies the Home Hospital Case Manager
• Exhibits excellent and effective communication skills that promotes patient centered care, relationship building, and professionalism
• Gathers appropriate clinical information to identify patients based on catchment area and plan of care
• Has real-time knowledge of capacity and capabilities of MGB Home Hospital
• Utilizes analytical and critical thinking in decision making and judgment that is aligned with organizational objectives
• Promotes thorough collaborative and respectful communication
• Obtains consent from patient to transfer to MGB Home Hospital

Skills/Competencies

• Team player
• Self-direction
• Clinical knowledge and skill in real-time evaluation of patients during their Emergency Department encounter
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Customer-centric and focused
• Extensive knowledge of clinical capabilities of HH and inclusion/exclusion criteria
• Effective with conflict management and resolution
• Effective interpersonal skills with a variety of individuals
• Organizational abilities prioritizing with multi-tasking skills

Qualifications

Requirements

• Varied experience preferred
• Minimum 3 years emergency department, home hospital, or inpatient experience
• Current RN licensure in the state of Massachusetts

Working Conditions

• Hospital-based environment, in an emergency department setting

Mass General Brigham Healthcare at Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment

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