Nurse Navigator – Full Time

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Coordinate and supervise the delivery of patient care for designated inpatient and outpatient groups.

• Evaluate patient needs and suggest care based on the severity of illness, required care, and suitable service levels.

• Work collaboratively with bedside nurses, providers, and interdisciplinary teams to create personalized care plans.

• Perform patient rounds and act as a resource for both patients and their families.

• Provide education prior to surgery, facilitate discharge planning, and conduct follow-up care post-discharge.

• Ensure that patients and their families comprehend treatment plans and discharge instructions.

• Assist in transitions of care and arrange post-acute services.

• Mentor and support nursing staff and other healthcare professionals.

• Foster professional accountability, adherence to regulations, patient safety, and continuous improvement.

• Delegate tasks and ensure accountability in care delivery.

• Advocate for quality improvement, outcome enhancement, safety, and operational performance initiatives.

• Aim to reduce the length of stay, maximize resource utilization, and enhance care efficiency.

• Analyze outcomes, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement corrective action plans.

• Monitor and report on performance indicators and clinical metrics.

• Track patient progression and document utilization management activities in electronic medical record systems.

• Leverage technology and data analytics for quality enhancement, risk management, and performance evaluation.

• Stay informed about insurance authorization, precertification, and reimbursement requirements.

• Support program expansion, development, and community outreach efforts.

• Establish relationships with physicians, healthcare partners, referral sources, community organizations, and stakeholders.

• Monitor referral patterns, market trends, and patient outcomes.

• Contribute to the structure, content, professional growth, learning, and collaboration of the program.

⛳️ Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the relevant state of practice.

• A minimum of 2-3 years of nursing experience.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is preferred.

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking abilities.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Experience in care coordination and case management.

• Knowledge of utilization management and discharge planning practices.

• Capacity to lead multidisciplinary teams and influence outcomes.

• Strong organizational and time management abilities.

• Proficiency with electronic medical record systems, including Epic.

• Commitment to patient-centered care and service excellence.

• Physical ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds regularly.

• Capability to stand and walk for extended durations throughout the workday.

• Ability to bend, kneel, squat, reach, twist, and perform other physical movements essential for providing patient care.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Paid time off.

• Tuition support.

• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

• Opportunities for continuing education and leadership development.

• Participation in professional organizations.

• Remote work arrangement.