What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Navigator position at Hasbro Children's?
Summary
The Nurse Navigator reports to the Manager of Endoscopy Nursing and is responsible for coordinating patient care activities for patients undergoing endoscopy procedures. Patient navigation refers to the assistance offered to patients to help them access and then chart a course through the healthcare system and overcome any barriers to quality care. The nurse navigator is a registered nurse who functions as the guide who will assist patients and their families move through the complexities of the healthcare system. The candidate will function as a point person for patients during their endoscopy experience.
Responsibilities
Assumes key role in assuring care on a continuum coordinating patient care activities for individuals undergoing procedures within the department by referring patients to other health professionals and support services as appropriate. Ensures team is kept appraised of patient�s condition.
Provides for appropriate patient and family pre-procedural and post-procedural education and counseling in accordance with departmental guidelines.
Provides appropriate education and acts as a resource regarding disease and treatment potential complications signs and symptoms requiring immediate attention.
Documents patient�s progress compliance and other essential information in the medical record. Ensures patient�s primary care and sub-specialty providers are provided timely information on patient�s progress and additional needs.
Coordinates with endoscopy providers nursing technology staff and other ancillary staff to coordinate the delivery of high quality individualized cost-effective care.
Coordinates appropriate home services and equipment with providers.
Maintains ongoing communication with patient/family through post procedure follow up per policy.
Performs other related duties of professional nurse.
Other Information
BASIC KNOWLEDGE:
Graduate of a Baccalaureate School of Nursing preferred with current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island or in the nurse�s primary state of legal residence if that state is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact with conformity to the Code of Professional Nurses. Understanding of the provisions of the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Rhode Island. Must have current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island or in the nurse�s primary state of legal residency if that state is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact.
Demonstrates specialized endoscopy knowledge to provide procedure specific education and care coordination.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients with consideration of aging processes human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
Experience
One-year endoscopy nursing experience preferred.
Professional and analytical skills in evaluating patients in order to plan and provide patient care and monitor the care management process and treatment plan for each patient.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences including professional staff patients community and other service agencies.
Interpersonal skills to allay anxiety elicit cooperation and provide for education of patients/families and to effectively function as a member of the healthcare team to coordinate and discuss patient care activities.
Advanced skill in assessment of physical and psychosocial health-illness status of individuals history taking and physical assessment.
Work Environment And Physical Requirements
Normal patient care environment with exposure to infectious diseases. Hazards are minimized by adherence to established safety precautions.
Independent Action
Performs independently within the department�s policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to the Director when clarification of departmental policies and procedures are required.
Supervisory Responsibility
None.
Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Location: The Miriam Hospital USA:RI:Providence
Work Type: Part Time
Shift: Shift 1
Union: Non-Union
The Nurse Navigator reports to the Manager of Endoscopy Nursing and is responsible for coordinating patient care activities for patients undergoing endoscopy procedures. Patient navigation refers to the assistance offered to patients to help them access and then chart a course through the healthcare system and overcome any barriers to quality care. The nurse navigator is a registered nurse who functions as the guide who will assist patients and their families move through the complexities of the healthcare system. The candidate will function as a point person for patients during their endoscopy experience.
Responsibilities
Assumes key role in assuring care on a continuum coordinating patient care activities for individuals undergoing procedures within the department by referring patients to other health professionals and support services as appropriate. Ensures team is kept appraised of patient�s condition.
Provides for appropriate patient and family pre-procedural and post-procedural education and counseling in accordance with departmental guidelines.
Provides appropriate education and acts as a resource regarding disease and treatment potential complications signs and symptoms requiring immediate attention.
Documents patient�s progress compliance and other essential information in the medical record. Ensures patient�s primary care and sub-specialty providers are provided timely information on patient�s progress and additional needs.
Coordinates with endoscopy providers nursing technology staff and other ancillary staff to coordinate the delivery of high quality individualized cost-effective care.
Coordinates appropriate home services and equipment with providers.
Maintains ongoing communication with patient/family through post procedure follow up per policy.
Performs other related duties of professional nurse.
Other Information
BASIC KNOWLEDGE:
Graduate of a Baccalaureate School of Nursing preferred with current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island or in the nurse�s primary state of legal residence if that state is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact with conformity to the Code of Professional Nurses. Understanding of the provisions of the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Rhode Island. Must have current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island or in the nurse�s primary state of legal residency if that state is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact.
Demonstrates specialized endoscopy knowledge to provide procedure specific education and care coordination.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients with consideration of aging processes human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
Experience
One-year endoscopy nursing experience preferred.
Professional and analytical skills in evaluating patients in order to plan and provide patient care and monitor the care management process and treatment plan for each patient.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences including professional staff patients community and other service agencies.
Interpersonal skills to allay anxiety elicit cooperation and provide for education of patients/families and to effectively function as a member of the healthcare team to coordinate and discuss patient care activities.
Advanced skill in assessment of physical and psychosocial health-illness status of individuals history taking and physical assessment.
Work Environment And Physical Requirements
Normal patient care environment with exposure to infectious diseases. Hazards are minimized by adherence to established safety precautions.
Independent Action
Performs independently within the department�s policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to the Director when clarification of departmental policies and procedures are required.
Supervisory Responsibility
None.
Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Location: The Miriam Hospital USA:RI:Providence
Work Type: Part Time
Shift: Shift 1
Union: Non-Union
