Nurse Navigator
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The University of Miami UHealth System Department of Urology has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Nurse Navigator to work in Miami. The Nurse Navigator is the initial point of contact for a patient entering the health system. The Nurse Navigator assures timely scheduling of the first appointment coordination of care after completion of the first appointment and will support the patient throughout the care continuum. The role also serves as a liaison between patients families caregivers and the multidisciplinary care team. Furthermore the Nurse Navigator demonstrates commitment to quality patient care implements creative and innovative ways to meet the diverse needs of the patients and ensures best practices.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
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 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 unitlevel policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be allinclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelors degree in relevant field
Certification and Licensing:
Valid State of Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license
Experience:
Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience
Knowledge Skills and Attitudes:
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.
UHealthUniversity of Miami Health System South Floridas only universitybased health system provides leadingedge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center we are proud to serve South Florida Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and subspecialties and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching research and patient care. Were the challenge youve been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.
Job Status:
Full timeEmployee Type:
StaffPay Grade:
H13Employment Type
Full-Time
