Nurse Navigator - Advanced Heart Failure Clinic Job Listing at MedStar Medical Group in Baltimore, MD (Job ID req41582)

Description

Responsible for the coordination of patient care across the continuum under the auspices of a provider's prescribed plan of care, national guidelines, and within the scope of nursing practice. The navigator educates/provides information and support to patients in order to guide and facilitate understanding of treatment plans prescribed by licensed independent practitioners and/or within scope of nursing practice. Oversees, directs, and provides holistic, culturally competent and evidence-based nursing care. Monitors patient outcomes and participates in quality improvement activities. Contributes to and collaborates with health care team members to positively impact patient outcomes and patient experiences. The Nurse Navigator is recognized as a professional role model and clinical expert and promotes a professional environment that supports nursing excellence and collaborative shared decision-making.
Education

• Bachelor's degree BSN required and
• Master's degree in Nursing preferred

• 3-4 years of progressively more responsible clinical nursing experience in specialty area required and
• Case Management, discharge planning, or Oncology experience may be preferred based on location preferred

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the State of Maryland or District of Columbia Upon Hire required and
• AOCN - Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse based on location Upon Hire preferred and
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required and
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.

• Strong assessment skills of patient needs and concerns.
• Ability to perform duties autonomously under direction of multiple disciplines.
• Basic computer skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills including excellent verbal and written communication skills.