Nurse Navigator (RN) Job at Ottumwa Regional Health Center in Fremont

Nurse Navigator (RN)

Schedule : 8 Hour Shifts, Full-Time, No Weekends

Your experience matters

Ottumwa Regional Health Center is part of Lifepoint Health [https : / / lifepointhealth.net / locations], a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast.

We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.

As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about the role

Under direct supervision of the Clinic Manager, with indirect supervision by CNO / Clinic Director, the Nurse Navigator will provide direct patient care and comprehensive coordination of care for patients and their families / caregivers, to eliminate barriers to timely care, facilitate flow through system, facilitate interactions with clinical research office, increase patient and provider satisfaction, maintain point of contact with providers and serve as the first point of contact for patients and families.

How you'll contribute

A Registered Nurse (RN) who excels in this role :

• Provides direct patient nursing care for specified patients, including, service lines available, but not limited to ORHC, appropriate supportive care as prescribed.
• Performs nursing assessments and triage of patient care needs for new and ongoing patients.
• Oversees the planning, scheduling, and implementation of day-to-day clinical activities and procedures for navigated patients.
• Work with physician and clinical ancillary offices to facilitate, coordinate and ensure patient access to service lines
• Central point of contact for all navigated patients; including interaction with medical, nursing, ancillary services, and when appropriate the nursing supervisor / coordinator.
• Provides education to patients, families, and significant others; acts as an information resource to students, health care professionals, patients, and the public.
• Collect and report data from patient on barriers, health care, medications, prior treatments, etc.
• Track order completion and follow up.

Monitor patient compliance with patient treatment plan.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care.

In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers :

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school.

Additional requirements include :

Connect with a Recruiter

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions?

Please contact Kate Cotter by emailing Kathryn.Cotter@lpnt.net

More about Ottumwa Regional Health Center

Ottumwa Regional Health Center is a 217-bed hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Ottumwa community for over 133 years.

We are proud to be recognized by The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations and be members of the Iowa and American Hospital Associations.

EEOC Statement

"Ottumwa Regional Health Center is an

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Ottumwa Regional Health Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.

Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.

We believe that success is achieved through talented people.

We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.