Patient Nurse Navigator – Atrium Health Kenilworth FT Days Outpatient CVT Surgery Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Patient Nurse Navigator – Outpatient Kenilworth | Sanger CT Surgery | FT Days This position requires nursing experience worked autonomously and independently. Experiencing with organizing and coordinating patient care is a plus. Patient follow-up and longer patient relationships required than typical bedside nursing. If you are looking for a position with less bedside and more patient follow and and coordination of their care plan and process, this job would be great for you! The overall position is more nuance care for surgical care. Some duties include but are not limited to: CT surgery (CABG, open heart surg, TAVRs, open heart and transplant). Will do pre surgery check in and follow up upon surgery via video to see that wounds are healing, following patient very intently 30 days upon surgery. ( BSN required MSN preferred ) Job Summary Coordinate the patient’s care to increase the efficiency and quality of care that is delivered to the patient. This role will start with the time of the patient’s diagnosis and will continue through the patient’s journey throughout their care. Will be the patient advocate and care for them in a highly supportive and personal manner and also will serve as a liaison to ensure that patients and families receive resources and services as needed. Essential Functions Provides language specific education, psychosocial support, and necessary resources for newly diagnosed patients pertinent to their specific disease, and their families, and coordinates appropriate referrals for those needed services. Educates and provides information to new and existing patients and families regarding diagnosis, work-up, treatments to include surgery, therapy, support services, financial issues, community resources, survivorship issues and follow-up. Serves as liaison for patients and families between departments. Ensures and coordinates (where appropriate) new patient referrals, scheduling of exams, procedures and appointments, identifies potential gaps as well as the coordination of care for patients returning to their communities for treatment and follow-up. Contacts every newly diagnosed patient at the time of the diagnosis. Assesses every new patient for emotional and social needs as well as barriers to care such as: Health insurance, transportation, etc., and refers to the needed resources. Identifies trend barriers to patient expedient care and will conduct service recovery as needed. Responsible for patient satisfaction. Physical Requirements Ability to lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching. May require sitting/standing for long periods of time. Education, Experience and Certifications BSN Degree Required/MSN Preferred. Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state in which one works required. Certification in the appropriate specialized field within 2 years of being in the position required. Excellent communication skills required.