Patient Navigator - RNLPN

Job Purpose:

As an RN or LPN the Patient Navigator serves our patients and families with care and respect while committing to advocate and better the lives of those we serve. Under limited direction this position functions as part of the multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient care throughout the continuum of care and serves as a clinical resource for care management. As a Nurse (RN/LPN) the Patient Navigator is responsible for coordinating and facilitating patient needs including but not limited to internal and external patient transports scheduling and internal specialist rounds. The Patient Navigator will remain flexible and responsive when changes occur in patient activity and workload to support team while maintaining a strong sense of patient and family focus.

Work Schedule:

Fulltime Monday Friday usually 8:00a 4:30p with flexibility as needed for early or late external patient transports (with notice).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Duty

Percent of Time

Responsible for coordinating the health care needs of the patient. Connects patients and families to resources and support systems assists with interactions between care providers schedules appointments streamlines paperwork and acts a patient advocate.

30

Performs safe and efficient transferring and escorting of patients to and from designated areas. May require patient lifting pushing and/or pulling.

30

Cultivates and supports primary care and specialty provider comanagement with timely communication inquiry followup and integration of information into the care plan regarding transitions in care and referrals. Communicates information across the care team.

30

Serve as the contact point advocate and informational resource for patient families care teams and specialists.

5

Other duties as assigned.

5

Qualifications:

Education:

Completion of diploma Nursing Program (LPN or RN)

Experience:

Minimum of 2 Years of experience as RN or LPNis required. Pediatric experience is preferred.

License/Certification/Credential:

RN/LPN: Current LPN or RN license in state of certification within 1 year of employment. Valid drivers license. Current in check off for med pass and sedation

AND Current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire). Valid drivers license.

Our work begins where we are all equal at the heart.

Bethany Childrens Health Center (formerly The Childrens Center Rehabilitation Hospital) located in Bethany Oklahoma is an innovative leader in the field of pediatric rehabilitation and 24hour complex care. The ACHC accredited hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services for children (ages 021 and is the only inpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility in Oklahoma. Our CARF accredited multidisciplinary team works with patients and their families to maximize the patients physical and cognitive potential and ensure the family has the training and resources needed for a smooth transition from hospital to home.

In order to maximize the potential of every child we must maximize the potential of every employee. We are committed to providing staff with the physical emotional spiritual financial and mental resources necessary to achieve their potential and meet our standards of excellence. BCHC offers competitive compensation benefits stateoftheart equipment and wellness programs. Opportunities for professional growth include inservice training leadership development tuition reimbursement and scholarships.

**Due to the nature of our pediatric services this organizations positions are classified as safetysensitive roles. Under the Oklahoma Medical Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA) a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This statute allows Bethany Childrens Health Center to refuse to hire an applicant or discharge an employee in a safetysensitive position who tests positive for even if the applicant or employee holds a valid Oklahoma medical license.