Nurse Navigator- Neurosurgery HCM - USA Health Physicians Group

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area.

Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms.

We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.

Responsibilities

• To provide dedicated clinical oversight to a specific vulnerable patient population within a department.
• This role serves as the intermediary between multiple service lines and pathways to ensure the patient care plan remains intact and patient centered throughout the disease process and their care transitions.
• Assists the provider in the medical management of outpatients in the clinic

Participates in direct patient care activities including but not limited to assessments, vital signs, specialty specific procedures/testing, injections, wound care, and phlebotomy

Manages calls and messages from patients, families, other health care providers and pharmacies to ensure patient’s needs, questions and treatments are addressed in a timely fashion

Communicates with overseeing provider to receive orders for prescriptions, medical equipment, home health/hospice etc. and obtain insurance authorizations as required

Serves as the primary contact point, advocate, and informational resource for patients, care team, family/caregiver(s), payers, and community resources

Provides education and information to the patient and caregiver(s) related to their ongoing plan of care including current medications (including side effects), diagnostic schedules, follow-up schedules, and symptom management

Documents patient teaching including family and others, based on assessment of needs and respond to patient request

Assist in coordination of care for the patient and caregiver(s) and provides emotional support

Cultivates and supports primary care and specialty provider co-management with timely communication, inquiry, follow-up, and integration of information into the care plan regarding transitions-in-care and referrals

Works across health care disciplines to assist in coordinating patient tests, procedures, appointments, and treatments, and assist patients in overcoming barriers to care including, but not limited to, transportation, financial counseling, and referrals

Refers patients for supportive care services including nutritionists, social workers, counselors, and financial counselors

• Establishes referral processes for each clinical area mentioned above
• Monitors the patient through their care in the system including in working with the patient and caregiver(s) while inpatient to ensure the plan of care is clear and continues after discharge
• Rounds on patient as needed for plan of care update and education purposes

Continuously educates patient and caregivers during any transitions of care including but not limited to inpatient/outpatient stay, procedure/surgical care, rehab admission or discharge, or other specialty clinic care

Works with providers to monitor patient population to analyze care plans, resources provided, and find opportunities to develop new tools or care pathways to serve the patients

• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
• Related duties as assigned

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing or practical nursing meeting the minimum standards set by the state of Alabama and 3 years of related experience Required

• Masters will substitute for one year of the required experience and 1 year of related experience Preferred
• LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure Required or
• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) for Alabama Required
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.