What are the responsibilities and job description for the Navigation Specialist - (RN/LPN) position at Bethany Children's Health Center?
Job Details
Job Description
Job Purpose:
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As a Nurse (RN/LPN), the Navigation Specialist is responsible for coordinating internal and external patient needs including transports, scheduling, and internal supplemental rounds. This role will serve our patients and families with love and respect. The Navigation Specialist will remain flexible and responsive when changes occur in patient activity and workload to support team while maintaining a strong sense of patient and family focus. To be safe, honest, and committed to bettering the lives of those we serve and provide a positive and loving space for those we encounter. To Honor our mission statement, our commitments, and create a welcoming environment for those around us. To provide exceptional care by using best practice for the patient. |
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
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Duty |
Percent of Time |
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Performs safe and efficient transferring and escorting of patients to and from designated areas. May require patient lifting. |
65% |
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Responsible for coordinating the health care needs of the patient. Connects patients and families to resources and support systems, assists with interaction between healthcare providers, performs supplemental internal rounds, schedules appointments, streamlines paperwork and acts as a patient advocate. |
30% |
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Other job duties as assigned |
5% |
Qualifications:
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Education: |
Completion of diploma Nursing Program (LPN or RN) |
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Experience: |
1-Year experience as RN or LPN is required |
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License/Certification/Credential: |
RN/LPN: Current LPN or RN license in state of Oklahoma. CPR certification within 1 year of employment. Valid driver’s license. Current in check off for med pass and sedation. |
About Us
Our work begins where we are all equal - at the heart.
Bethany Children’s Health Center (formerly The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital) located in Bethany, Oklahoma is an innovative leader in the field of pediatric rehabilitation and 24-hour complex care. The ACHC accredited hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services for children (ages 0-21) and is the only inpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility in Oklahoma. Our CARF accredited multidisciplinary team works with patients and their families to maximize the patient’s physical and cognitive potential, and ensure the family has the training and resources needed for a smooth transition from hospital to home.
In order to maximize the potential of every child, we must maximize the potential of every employee. We are committed to providing staff with the physical, emotional, spiritual, financial and mental resources necessary to achieve their potential and meet our standards of excellence. BCHC offers competitive compensation, benefits, state-of-the-art equipment and wellness programs. Opportunities for professional growth include in-service training, leadership development, tuition reimbursement and scholarships.
**Due to the nature of our pediatric services, this organization’s positions are classified as safety-sensitive roles. Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This statute allows Bethany Children’s Health Center to refuse to hire an applicant or discharge an employee in a safety-sensitive position, who tests positive for marijuana even if the applicant or employee holds a valid Oklahoma medical marijuana license.
