Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Navigator
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Job Location:
Johnstown, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Registered Nurse (RN) - Nurse Navigator
Job Type: Full-time M-F 8a-4p no call no holidays no weekends
Your experience matters
More about our team
The Enhanced Supportive Care Clinic deals with outpatient palliative care patients. They see patients from all different specialties including cardiac pulmonary neurology urology and of course oncology. They deal with supportive care for patients to remain at home and avoid hospital admissions which includes but not limited to telehealth visits DME assistance hospice referrals when necessary and chronic pain control. The clinic works with the patient and family to assist with necessary items and care to reduce stress to both. The clinic also works with the inpatient palliative team to make sure that transition from inpatient to outpatient is seamless. The clinics basic function is to provide supportive care for palliative patients due to any disease process.
How youll contribute
ARegistered Nurse (RN)who excels in this role:
- Participates in patient care teams delivery of personalized efficient care with respect for patients spiritual and cultural differences.
- Provides patient assessment throughout patient stay and participates in discharge planning while maintaining a therapeutic partnership with patient family and caregivers. Assists with inpatient palliative team to transition patients to the outpatient palliative clinic
- Initiates patient and family teaching plans focused on a patients lifetime.
- Assists with medication authorizations
- Monitor statistical reports regarding LOS and referral requests to facilitate timely care to inpatients
- Collaborates with physicians and APPs during inpatient rounds.
- Assist the treatment team with decision making and analyzing to resolve patient care issues or other problems.
- Reports patient status and refers problems when necessary and anticipates situations that prevent/minimize adverse outcomes or less than optimal outcomes.
- Follows the established plan of care and collaborates with members of the patient care team as needed.
- Assists physicians and non-physician providers (APPs) in completing prescription renewals electronically.
- Documents in the electronic medical record patient vitals updates med lists assists in completing electronic flow sheets and documents electronically.
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 withmedical plans starting at just $10 per pay period tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees and more.
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 degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:
BSN preferred
1 years experience in medical surgical nursing
Basic Life Support (BLS); Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - to be obtained within 6 months
More about Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is a 420 Bed Level 1 Trauma Center located in Johnstown PA and is part of Lifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care rehabilitation and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestoneyour experience matters.
EEOC Statement
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Conemaugh Memorial Medical Centeris committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Required Experience:
IC
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About Company
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 a ... View more
