RN Patient Navigator Orthopedics FT Days Memorial Fitness and Rehabilitation Institute Hollywood

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We have an outstanding reputation for providing patient- and family-centered care that exceeds all expectations. Together we have created an award-winning nationally-recognized system where every effort is focused on delivering Deeper Caring and Smarter Healthcare throughout our communities. Career opportunities exist on diverse teams across our many facilities where you can search open positions and apply online to join #teamMHSflorida.

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Summary:

Serves as a patient advocate liaison and adviser/educator to assist patients with navigating the continuum of care.

Responsibilities:

Serves as a liaison between patient and clinical staff administration physicians and community/external resources to coordinate/maximize resources and identify/resolve barriers to the plan of patients and families with resolving financial psychosocial functional and administrative issues by advising of options and referring to appropriate resources. Intervenes as appropriate to advocate for patient and collect and assess data to identify quality trends or actual sources of risks to patients and employees. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team and committees with respect to quality reviews and evaluates patient progress as outlined within the plan of care. Communicates plan of care to patient and family and solicits concerns questions and issues for emotional support counseling clinical education and expert guidance to patients and families to promote their ability to understand and meaningfully participate in the healthcare process and personal decision-making.

Competencies:

ACCOUNTABILITY CUSTOMER SERVICE EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION - EDUCATION KNOWLEDGE OF DISEASE PROCESS PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE PROBLEM SOLVING PROFESSIONAL CREDIBILITY RESPONDING TO CHANGE STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements:

Accredited Program (Required)BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART) BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART) BLS Cert American Heartnon ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART) BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE) BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS) Registered Nurse Compact License (RN LICENSE COMPACT) - Compact RN Multistate Registered Nurse License (RN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Additional Job Information:

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills effective communications skills decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate Work Experience: One (1) year of experience in related Information: **If RN must be licensed. Masters in Social Work (MSW) degree preferred if degreed.(RT) and certified in Radiation Therapy (T) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) - Radiation Therapy License required if working in Radiation Education Info: Graduate of an accredited registered/Professional Nursing Program or MSW Credential Info: Radiation Therapy license required if working in the Radiation Oncology department.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Bending and Stooping 80%
• Climbing 60%
• Keyboard Entry 80%
• Kneeling 60%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient 60%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient 0%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 80%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient 80%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient 80%
• Reaching 80%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg 0%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm 80%
• Running 60%
• Sitting 60%
• Squatting 60%
• Standing 80%
• Walking 80%
• Audible Speech 80%
• Hearing Acuity 80%
• Smelling Acuity 60%
• Taste Discrimination 0%
• Depth Perception 80%
• Distinguish Color 80%
• Seeing - Far 80%
• Seeing - Near 80%
• Bio hazardous Waste 60%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory 60%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion 60%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids 60%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens 60%
• Asbestos 0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals 60%
• Dust 60%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes 60%
• Hazardous Chemicals 40%
• Hazardous Medication 0%
• Latex 80%
• Computer Monitor 80%
• Domestic Animals 60%
• Extreme Heat/Cold 40%
• Fire Risk 60%
• Hazardous Noise 40%
• Heating Devices 60%
• Hypoxia 0%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights 0%
• Magnetic Fields 40%
• Moving Mechanical Parts 80%
• Needles/Sharp Objects 80%
• Potential Electric Shock 40%
• Potential for Physical Assault 40%
• Radiation 40%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights 0%
• Unprotected Heights 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces 60%

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