Patient Nurse Navigator
Where
- Charlotte, NC
What you'll be doing
- Coordinate the patient care to increase the efficiency and quality of care that is delivered to the patient. This role will start with the time of diagnosis of the patient and will continue through the journey of the patient throughout their care. Will be the patient advocate and care for them in a supportive and personal manner and will serve as a liaison to ensure that patients and families receive resources and services as needed. Provide language specific education, psychosocial support, and necessary resources for newly diagnosed patients pertinent to their specific disease, and their families (language specific). Coordinate appropriate referrals for those needed services. Ensure and coordinate (where appropriate) new patient referrals, scheduling of exams, procedures and appointments, identify potential gaps as well as the coordination of care for patients returning to their communities for treatment and follow up. Identify trend barriers to patient expedient care and will conduct service recovery as needed. The incumbent will be responsible for patient satisfaction.
What your background should be
- Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina required. Will be required to achieve OCN or certification in the appropriate specialized field within 2 years of being in the position. Experience as an Oncology Nurse required. Excellent communication skills required. Ability to lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching. May require sitting/standing for long periods.
Required Schooling / Training
- BSN Degree Required/MSN preferred.
Who is the client company
- This is a nonprofit hospital network which operates hospitals, freestanding emergency departments, urgent care centers, and medical practices.
- If you are interested in this position, send your resume to apply@kochdavis.com
