RN Navigator-Breast Health
Wellstar Health Systems

Overview

The RN Navigator-Breast Health is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses - are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association.

• Schedule:Full Time
• Shift: Shift
• Level: 6+ years of experience
  

Success Profile
Find out what it takes to succeed as a RN Navigator-Breast Health:

• Collaborative
• Time Efficient
• Organized
• Critical Thinker
• Attention to Detail
• Compassionate

Benefits that Reflect Your Contributions

• Your Pay
  A compensation program designed for fair and equitable pay.
  
• Your Future
  Secure your future with plans that also include an employer match. Plans and guidance for the future.
  
• Your Wellness
  Traditional healthcare benefits combined with progressive wellness programs to help you be your best self!.
  
• Your Joy
  Special and unique benefits and programs ensuring a balanced life and a workplace culture built on trust.
  

Job Details

Facility: 1800 Parkway Center
Job Summary: The Breast Health Nurse Navigator identifies patients who are appropriate for and served by the Comprehensive Breast Health Program, engages those patients in clinic services, and assists with coordination of care between services and across the continuum of care. The Nurse Navigator works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams in both the inpatient and outpatient settings to ensure timely and effective access to care by facilitating referrals throughout the breast health program. The Nurse Navigator assists with the provision of care within the clinic as well as via telephone and virtual visits. The Nurse Navigator serves as a resource to patients, providers, departments within the WellStar system as well as external agencies. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Case Management - Participates in case finding to identify patients who would benefit from Comprehensive Breast Health services - Perform initial assessment using case management tools to determine patient/family needs - Serve as a liaison between patient/family and healthcare providers - Coordinate care across the continuum to ensure successful care transitions - Coordinate care with home health agencies 30% Remote Monitoring and Patient Care: - Regularly monitors data output from implanted remote monitoring devices - Coordinates care with physicians/providers based upon remote monitoring device data - Accurately documents all care provided in the electronic medical record - Communicates with patients/families remotely via telephonic means and/or virtual visits - Functions within the scope of guidelines/protocols supported by appropriate professional organizations 50% Clinical Expert/Resource: - Serves as a resource to the clinical team by providing support and education to team members within the clinic as well as throughout the healthcare system - Serves as a resource to the community by participating in educational offerings to patients/families and community members - Assists in the development of clinical practice guidelines - Participates in performance improvement projects 20% Required Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree Graduate from an accredited school of nursing Required Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ACLS - Instructor or ACLS - Provisional
• Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN - Multi-state Compact

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 3 years of adult acute care clinical experience with at least 2 years' specialization in women's or breast health Preferred and Case Management and/or remote patient management experience Preferred Required Minimum Skills: Strong clinical background in an 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 in groups Ability to work independently, delegate, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment Strong problem solving and decision-making skills

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Mission, Vision & Values
At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients' and team members' expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.

Our Mission
To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

Our Vision
Deliver worldclass health care to every person, every time.

Our Values

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  We serve with compassion
  
  
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  We pursue excellence
  
  
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  We honor every voice
  
  

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