Job Description
University of Miami is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Navigator Level I for a nursing job in Miami, Florida.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Nurse Navigator
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: Ongoing
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Staff
Nurse Navigator (Geri/Palliative Care)
The University of Miami Health System, "UHealth", Department of Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Nurse Navigator 1 to work in South Florida.
The Nurse Navigator 1 is the initial point of contact for a patient entering the health system and assures timely scheduling of the first appointment, and coordination of care after completion of the first appointment and supports the patient throughout the care continuum. The Nurse Navigator 1 (H) serves as a liaison between patients, families, caregivers, and the multidisciplinary care team. The incumbent demonstrates a commitment to quality patient care, implements creative and innovative ways to meet the diverse needs of the patients and ensures best practices.
Core Responsibilities:
Triages new patient appointments to the appropriate provider(s) and assures timely scheduling of initial appointments.
Reviews outside medical records for appropriate scheduling.
Assess barriers to care and refers to support services, local, and national organizations when needed.
Educates on the treatment plan for patients based on diagnosis. Supports patients throughout the care continuum.
Counsels individuals and patients on positive health practices.
Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team of experts to outline the best treatment for patients.
Performs holistic evaluation of specialty population, making use of enhanced proven techniques and procedures to achieve better results.
Implements the improvement of patient care, and healthcare policies and resources.
Mentors other healthcare professionals by functioning as a preceptor or coordinating preceptors for visiting professionals, students, new graduates, and orienteers.
Maintains professional knowledge by affiliating with professional and technical organizations, and participating in applicable continuing education programs, conferences, seminars, and workshops.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
Department Specific Functions:
Maintain and escalate patient escalation list
Review requests for add-on and escalation list urgent visits
Triage order based on highest need (symptoms, prognosis, etc.)
Provide CBOR with patients to fill available clinic slots
Contact/confirm scheduled new patients/initial visits
Ensure patients have not been seen inpatient or outpatient
Notify CBOR to change visit type/schedule if follow up
Call patient one week prior to scheduled visit
Introducing palliative medicine and benefits
Assess for expectations/needs
Assess for transportation or tele barriers
Prior Outpatient Authorization
Submit prior authorizations requested by provider/pharmacy
Notify provider of appeals/denials
Arrange appeals/peer review for providers
Patient phone call
Patient evaluation- Nursing (clinical) assessment of symptoms or clinical concern
Secure message provider with questions or to follow up if needed
In-basket messages
Patient evaluation- Nursing (clinical) assessment of symptoms or clinical concern
Secure message provider with questions or to follow up if needed
Clinic follow up phone calls
CORE QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
Valid State of Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license
BLS from American Heart Association only
Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience
Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Skill in collecting, organizing and analyzing data.
Proficiency in computer software (i.e., Microsoft Office).
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
University of Miami Job ID #R100083906.
About University of Miami
The University of Miami is considered among the top tier institutions of higher education in the U.S. for its academic excellence, superior medical care, and cutting-edge research. At the U, we are committed to attracting a talented workforce to support our common mission of transforming lives through teaching, research, and service. Through our values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity and Teamwork (DIRECCT) we strive to create an environment where everyone contributes in making the University a great place to work. We are one of the largest private employers in Miami-Dade County; home to more than 16,000 faculty and staff from all over the world.
Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- 403b retirement plan
- Sick pay
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Benefits start day 1
- Continuing Education
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Work experience placement, Local area, Immediate start, Shift work,