Nurse Navigator (Womens Imaging)-Part Time Days Position Available In Mobile, Alabama

Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did. Come join our team. The Nurse Navigator coordinates the care of, and provides education to, defined patient populations to ensure evidence-based clinical care, promote patient self-management and achieve optimal clinical outcomes. This position participates in and supports process improvement initiatives to achieve evidence-based care and organizational goals. The Nurse Navigator collaborates with hospital leadership and healthcare providers across the care continuum to ensure patient and program needs are met. Essential Functions & Responsibilities Coordinates care of the inpatient to include: Identification of patient/family readmission risk factors and barriers to care Adherence to evidence-based clinical guidelines Resource utilization Development of an individualized plan of care to include appropriate referrals Development of a transitional/post-discharge plan of care to reduce risk of readmission Communication of relevant patient and plan of care information across care continuum Provides/reinforces disease-specific education to patients, families and caregivers to support patient self-management and achieve optimal clinical outcomes. Analyzes and identifies readmission trends through chart review, patient/family interview and staff engagement, and develops processes to reduce readmissions. Collaborates with leaders, physicians, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff across the care continuum to ensure disease-specific patient and program needs are met and facilitates improvement of outcomes. Develops and implements protocol and processes to support provision of evidence based care in defined patient population. Develops disease-specific educational material and trains Associates involved in the care of defined patient population. Actively participates in meetings and other care initiatives that support management of defined patient population. Participates in regulatory reviews, as requested, to support hospital surveys and/or disease-specific certifications. Maintains competency of current evidence-based clinical guidelines for care of defined patient population through avenues such as self-education, attendance of conferences and participation in local/national networks. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Registered Nurse licensed to practice in the state of Virginia required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Minimum of 5 years’ clinical experience in the acute care setting required. Experience with the defined patient population required. Effective written and verbal communication skills required. American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers preferred. Experience with root cause analysis and process improvement methods preferred. Experience with designing education tools and conducting educational sessions with patients and nursing staff preferred. As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status. Working at Mary Washington Healthcare Whether you are a new grad, experienced clinical professional or wanting to begin a career in healthcare, there is no better place than Mary Washington Healthcare. As a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company we treat our Associates like family – with respect, understanding, and communication. Safety is our top priority As a healthcare system, patient and Associate safety is our priority which is why all Associates will be required to take the following vaccines•: Annual flu vaccine •MWHC reserves the right to amend this list at any time. Medical and Religious exemptions may apply,. Will be discussed at interview.