What are the responsibilities and job description for the Post-Acute Long-Term Care Nurse Navigator position at The Staff Pad?
Job Description: Post-Acute Long-Term Care Nurse Navigator
The Staff Pad has partnered with a client in Montana who has a vision to be the gold standard for Healthcare. We are searching for a Post-Acute Long-Term Care Nurse Navigator to support the organizations mission. This entrepreneurial and inspiring leader will play a crucial role in coordinating patient care within skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) while ensuring the highest quality of service for patients and their families.
Responsibilities
Qualifications:
The Staff Pad has partnered with a client in Montana who has a vision to be the gold standard for Healthcare. We are searching for a Post-Acute Long-Term Care Nurse Navigator to support the organizations mission. This entrepreneurial and inspiring leader will play a crucial role in coordinating patient care within skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) while ensuring the highest quality of service for patients and their families.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for patients and facilitate their journey through the healthcare continuum, improving satisfaction and outcomes.
- Travel to local SNF facilities regularly to ensure continuity of care and build strong relationships with care teams.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create and implement individualized care plans.
- Coordinate outpatient and virtual visits, ensuring timely scheduling of appointments and diagnostic procedures.
- Maintain accurate documentation in patient EMRs and manage communication between SNF staff and providers.
- Educate and support SNF staff on standard operations and care-related topics.
- Identify improvement opportunities within care processes and implement strategies to enhance patient experiences.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3-5 years of nursing experience, with at least one year in acute care preferred.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing school; BSN preferred.
- Current Montana RN license and BLS certification required.
- Excellent communication, time management, and collaboration skills.
