Registered Nurse (RN) Navigator — Cardiac Physicians — Marshall Nemer Pavillion

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Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

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Registered Nurse (RN) Navigator — Cardiac Physicians — Marshall Nemer Pavillion

Job Summary

The RN Navigator provides essential support to patients by guiding them through
the healthcare system, ensuring they have access to necessary resources, and
helping them manage all aspects of their care journey. This role involves
assisting patients in understanding their medical condition(s) and treatment
plans, including assisting patients with scheduling, overcoming logistical
barriers, and connecting them with community resources to ensure a smooth and
supportive healthcare experience. Navigators may work in a specific specialty
area (ex: oncology, women’s/breast health, cardiology, neuro, etc.) based on
organizational/patient needs and clinical background, to provide focused patient
navigation support.

Essential Functions

* Guides patients in understanding their diagnoses, treatment options, and the
healthcare process, including developing patient education programs and
tools.
* Serves as the essential link for communication and assessment between
patients and all care providers.
* Coordinates and advocates for care across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring
that all medical, social, and psychological needs are addressed. This may
involve scheduling multidisciplinary planning conferences, developing concise
patient summaries for use by the care team, and documenting recommendations
using standardized protocols in accordance with nationally recognized care
guidelines.
* Monitors patient progress and communicates with the care team to adjust
treatment plans as necessary.
* Facilitates appointments for consultations and support services within
established service standards, including social workers, dietitians,
physicians, etc.
* Participates in patient education programs, community outreach, and quality
improvement initiatives.
* Tracks patient outcomes, ensuring findings are communicated to
patient/providers. May also prepare reports to support quality initiatives
and programs.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties,
requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be
required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor,
subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (preferred)

Licensure/Certification

* Licensed Registered Nurse in state of practice (required)
* BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (preferred upon hire,
must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care at BSMH;
required at hire for RSFH)
* Oncology Nurse Navigator – Certified Generalist (ONN-CG) – Academy of
Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (preferred, if placed in Oncology
department) 
* Breast Health Clinical Navigator (BHCN) – National Consortium of Breast
Centers (NCBC) (preferred, if placed in Mammography department)

Experience

3 years of direct patient care experience as an RN (required) 

Experience with discharge planning or utilization review (preferred) 

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

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associate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being –
personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet
your unique needs, every step of the way. 

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life

• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability,

• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department

LHI Cardiac Physicians - MHP Kentucky Specialty Care

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requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all
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color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age,
genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated
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