Navigator RN

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person body mind and spirit in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services from routine wellness to complex disease management all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you become part of a team that delivers top-quality professional healthcare in modern well-equipped facilities and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Sign on Bonus for qualifying new external RN Navigators available!

Franciscan Medical Group part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is currently seeking a full time RN-Navigator for our Franciscan Cardio Thoracic Clinic in Silverdale WA. Seeking motivated individual to join our patient centered team. This individual will support a fast-paced Center for Cardiovascular Health Team. Great work nights evenings weekends or organizationally recognized holidays required. Come join our fast-paced energetic team in a great learning environment.

Job Summary:

This job is responsible for coordinating the individualized care continuum for patients diagnosed with on-going critical health conditions by serving as an advocate educator consultant leader and community ambassador for the specific patient population served in accordance with CHI Franciscan Health (CHI-FH) standards/guidelines applicable statutory requirements and accepted clinical practice for the clinical nurse profession to achieve quality cost-effective and patient-focused outcomes. An incumbent is a consistent care coordinator throughout the continuum of care and is able to assess the physical psychological and social needs of the patient. Work is strongly focused on: 1) guiding the patient/family through the complex healthcare system working to eliminate barriers that might otherwise adversely impact patient care/outcomes; and 2) helping to coordinate the efforts of the medical team to facilitate continuity of care and enhance patient satisfaction.

Incumbents are also accountable for keeping abreast of new/changing regulatory requirements impacting matters within designated scope of responsibility; maintaining current knowledge of departmental policies/standards/procedures Joint Commission standards new clinical procedures/processes patient safety goals core measure quality indicators and other issues/requirements impacting matters within assigned scope of responsibility; ensuring these factors are considered and integrated into clinical performance improvement and education activities.

Essential Duties:

• Coordinates care for all assigned patients throughout the continuum of care from diagnosis to release from care. Develops and shares assessments goals nursing interventions and patient response; remains a support system throughout the patients course of treatment.
• Provides education to meet the needs to patient families healthcare providers and the community.
• Consults and collaborates with other providers to meet the medical social and financial needs of patients; Formulates an individualized holistic care plan for patients and evaluates general management of patients and patients response to nursing interventions and multi-disciplinary treatment plans.
• Provides accurate and timely data tracking management evaluation and reporting of clinical/treatment protocols/practices through ongoing observation and analysis of current activities.
• Provides operational support and contributes to clinical research activities conducted by department.
• Cultural Sensitivity and Competence: Demonstrates proper use of communication tools/materials for effective communication and understands how the culture(s) of patient populations can affect communication collaboration and the provision of care treatment and services. Patient Population Served: Demonstrates knowledge and proper skills associated with the departments defined specific populations served.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Nursing or other related discipline graduation from an accredited school of nursing and three years of related professional nursing work experience in the clinical focus area that demonstrates the attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills and abilities. Previous navigator work experience is strongly preferred.
• Additional equivalent qualifying work experience that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge/abilities may be substituted for two years of the degree requirement (Associates degree required).
• Masters degree in Nursing or related field is strongly preferred.

License/Certification:

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse issued by the Washington State Board of Nursing.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS Certification.
• If assigned to Cardiology/EP department: Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• If assigned to Oncology department: Certification by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) as an Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) required within one year of date of hire.