DescriptionNurse Navigator (RN)
Schedule: 8 Hour Shifts Full-Time No Weekends
Your experience matters
Ottumwa Regional Health Centeris part ofLifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN)joining our team youre embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about the role
Under direct supervision of the Clinic Manager with indirect supervision by CNO/Clinic Director the Nurse Navigator will provide direct patient care and comprehensive coordination of care for patients and their families/caregivers to eliminate barriers to timely care facilitate flow through system facilitate interactions with clinical research office increase patient and provider satisfaction maintain point of contact with providers and serve as the first point of contact for patients and families.
How youll contribute
ARegistered Nurse (RN)who excels in this role:
- Provides direct patient nursing care for specified patients including service lines available but not limited to ORHC appropriate supportive care as prescribed.
- Performs nursing assessments and triage of patient care needs for new and ongoing patients.
- Oversees the planning scheduling and implementation of day-to-day clinical activities and procedures for navigated patients.
- Work with physician and clinical ancillary offices to facilitate coordinate and ensure patient access to service lines
- Central point of contact for all navigated patients; including interaction with medical nursing ancillary services and when appropriate the nursing supervisor/coordinator.
- Provides education to patients families and significant others; acts as an information resource to students health care professionals patients and the public.
- Collect and report data from patient on barriers health care medications prior treatments etc.
- Track order completion and follow up. Monitor patient compliance with patient treatment plan.
- Assist patients with referrals to outside resources and care coordination as needed.
- May attend and refer patients to ancillary services recommendations.
- May participate in the orientation training and evaluation of new staff.
- Follows established departmental policies procedures and objectives continuous quality improvement objectives and safety environmental and/or infection control standards.
- Collaborates with medical providers patient care staff and clinic management in the planning and implementation of patient and staff education.
- Designs or participates in the creation of health education materials.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO:Life accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance short- and long-term disability paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being:Mental physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What were looking for
Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess a bachelors degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- At least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
- Masters degree in nursing preferred but not required
Connect with a Recruiter
Not ready to complete an application or have questions Please contact Kate Cotter by emailing
More aboutOttumwa Regional Health Center
Ottumwa Regional Health Centeris a 217-bed hospitalthat has been offering exceptional care to the Ottumwa community for over 133 years. We are proud to be recognized by The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations and be members of the Iowa and American Hospital Associations.
EEOC Statement
Ottumwa Regional Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ottumwa Regional Health Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.