Nurse Navigator Surgical Specialist Care Prn

• Has excellent telephone skills.
• Has experience with EPIC.
• Is a problem solver.
• Reflects kindness and confidence in their voice.

• Works with designated physicians to develop and maintain clinical protocols.
• Other duties as assigned
• Liaison. Communicates with referring physicians? offices as appropriate to the patient and physician's needs Identifies problems or potential problems and initiates appropriate actions.
• Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements. Maintains applicable certification/licensure.
• Follows system and department policies and procedures with special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code and display of ID badge, and safety.
• Clinical Protocol Development.
• Clinical Improvement. Proactively develops and enhances processes with the goal of improving the clinical experience for referred patients and the referring physician.
• Assesses patient's health status by completing s creening tool and conducting an interview with the patient, family or significant other either in person or via the phone. Differentiates normal and abnormal. Notifies attending physician of findings needing attention pre- or post-operatively.
• Functions efficiently with computerized charting.
• Patient Education. Provides pre- and post-operative patient education related to their illness and planned treatment. Works with marketing and outreach departments to educate referring physicians and facilities on available resources.
• Patient Coordination. Works closely with physicians in all specialty areas to coordinate patient's care plan.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN/MSN preferred.

Certifications:

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Ohio. Maintains current Basic Life Support (BLS).

Complexity of Work:

• Must have knowledge of basic computer skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Work Experience:

• Two years experience in nursing as a health or patient educator or as a pharmaceutical rep.

Physical Requirements:
Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required