Registered Nurse Navigator Hospitalist

• DEPARTMENT : 67130 - Hospital Based Physicians
• LOCATION : 350 7th Street North, Naples, FL, 34102
• WORK TYPE : Full Time
• WORK SCHEDULE : 12 Hour Day

ABOUT NCH

NCH is an independent, locally governed non-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care.

• NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System(TM) and we’re proud to : Provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence;
• Offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships; Have endowed chairs; Conduct research and participate in national clinical trials;

and partner with other health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and ProScan.

Join our mission to help everyone live a longer, happier, healthier life. We are committed to care and believe there's always more at NCH - for you and every person we serve together.

Visit nchjobs.org to learn more.

JOB SUMMARY

The Hospitalist Clinical Navigator serves as clinical resource in office setting to Hospitalists and community physicians.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides indirect care to Hospitalist patients and families.
• Attends AM checkout for the purpose of identifying patients / families appropriate for extended needed assessment and implementation at admission.
• Participates in triage phone calls from patients, hospital staff, and physician’s offices, referring physician home health agencies, referring institutions, rehabilitation facilities, clinics staff, lawyers and insurance companies.
• Serves as a link between acute care and outpatient to ensure continuity of care.
• Facilitates completion of forms required by patients, home health agencies and DME companies.
• Assists in development and maintenance of schedule to meet staffing levels appropriate for safe patient care.
• Communicates with primary care physician regarding patient admission and discharge.
• Communicates discharge needs by phone or fax to PCP office on day of discharge or ASAP after discharge.
• Effective patient assessment skills through the ability to prioritize and utilize appropriate resources. Must triage call from patients, family members and physicians.
• Works with Hospitalist team to procure OP records as needed on admission. Revises, maintains and distributes pocket reference materials.
• Participates in educational development and Quality projects.
• Assists in data tracking and trending.
• Participates in Hospitalist staff developments.
• Assists in coordination of new services.
• Participates in Hospitalist Quality projects.
• Assists staff in identifying variances and solutions.
• Assists Manager in monitoring E&M data.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate Degree in Nursing required.
• One or more years’ experience as an office nurse in a family or internal medicine practice required.
• Current RN licensure in the state of Florida required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification preferred from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Intermediate computer knowledge : Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows
9 days ago