RN - Nurse Navigator - McKenzie Medical Group Clinic

RN - Nurse Navigator - McKenzie Medical Group Clinic

Job Summary:

Case Management -

• Participates in case finding to identify patients who would benefit from comprehensive clinic services.
• Perform initial assessment using case management tools to determine patient/family needs.
• Serve as liaison between patient/family and healthcare providers.
• Coordinate care across the continuum to ensure successful care transitions.
• Coordinate care with home health agencies,DME providers and other vendors and agencies.

Remote Monitoring and Patient Care -

• Regularly monitors data.
• Coordinates care with physicians/providers for clinic and post-operative patients.
• Communicates with patients/families remotely via telephonic means and/or virtual visits.
• Functions within the scope of approved care guidelines/protocols.
• Patient/family teaching using the teach-back method and other tools to promote patient/family autonomy and improve the experience of care.

Clinical Expert/Resource -

• Serves as a resource to the clinical team by providing support and education to team members within the Infectious Disease , Vascular Surgery, and Pulmonary clinics as well as throughout the healthcare system.
• Serves as a resource to the community by presenting and participating in educational offerings provided to patients/families and community members.
• Assists in the development of clinical practice guidelines.
• Participates in performance improvement projects.

Education/Licensing:

• ADN required, Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing required.
• Current Oregon RN licensure required.
• Must be BLS certified.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years o adult acute care clinical experience with at least 2 years specialization in clinical care.
• Case management and/or remote patient management experience preferred.
• Strong clinical background in acute care setting.
• Strong customer focus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in use of electronic medical records.
• Ability to organize and lead meetings as well as present at groups.
• ability to work independently, delegate, and multi-task in a fast-pace environment.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.

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