Spine Nurse Navigator/Full Time/Days/Chippenham Hospital
Location: Richmond Virginia
Description: Chippenham Hospital is currently seeking to employ Spine Nurse Navigator/Full Time/Days/Chippenham Hospital right now, this career will be placed in Virginia. More complete informations about this career opportunity kindly read the description below. POSITION SUMMARY:
The Spine Nurse Navigator acts as a consultant, facilitator, and educator to the ort! hopedic and neurosurgery spine population and is responsible for assisting the patient through the spine care delivery system. Responsibilities include: education of the patient, coordination of all aspects of care, advocacy on behalf of the patient, communication with the multi-disciplinary team and with the patient and family when appropriate.
II. POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
A. Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current Virginia RN license. Other similar level allied health licensure may be considered,
B. Education: Bachelor of Nursing Degree Preferred
C. Experience: 3 years of experience in an adult orthopedic/neurosurgical setting with a basic knowledge of the care of spine patient. Experience in case management preferred.
D. Special qualifications: Must be proficient in the use of computer software
E. Hours of work: Shift as scheduled
F. Requires excellent organization, wr! itten and verbal communication and excellent interpersonal ski! lls.
G. Must be able to work in a self-directed environment, with an ability to collaborate with other members of the team.
H. Requires problem solving, decision making, and critical thinking
Qualifications
III. SPECIFIC ELEMENTS AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
A. Demonstrates the knowledge, skill, and coordination to provide nursing care and guidance to the spine patient from screening to surgery and beyond. Systemically and continually performs the function of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluation the care according to the nursing process.
B. Perform initial screening and triage via phone and make appropriate referrals as defined by the Spine Intake Criterion. Complete screening questionnaire and others forms as necessary for intake
C. Provides a central point of access for the patient. Serves as an essential link between the patient and all other care providers for the patient’s preferred treatment pl! an.
D. Educates the patient on the diagnosis and treatment options helping to make the care seamless, continuous and comprehensive. Initiates and documents patient teaching including family and significant others based on assessment of needs.
E. Coordinates treatment and scheduling. Facilitates appointments and consults and support services within established service standards.
F. Communicates with referring Physicians, team physicians, interdisciplinary team and any other necessary personnel.
G. Facilitates long term follow-up and tracking of patient outcomes.
H. Offers insurance advocacy by providing the necessary patient navigation through the continuing of care. Provides necessary clinical information required for pre-authorization and validates that pre-authorization is complete.
I. Functions in an organized and time conscious manner. The navigator partners with the patient, interdisciplinary team to provide well-co! ordinated, timely, compassionate, exemplary, interdisciplinary care. Th! e navigator communicates with all members of the spine care team, as appropriate about the patient needs and concerns.
J. Collaborates with Spine Program Coordinator or Facility Designee for outcomes measures including Length of Stay, Re-admissions, HCAPS, and core measures.
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This career starts available on: Sun, 27 Oct 2013 09:48:21 GMT
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