RN Surgery Nurse Navigator

Job Summary: The RN Navigator is a Registered Nurse whose clinical nursing experience guides patients and their families to informed decision making. Assumes responsibilities and accountability for planning, guiding and evaluating the delivery of patient care. Monitors patient's progress throughout treatment. Intervenes as needed to ensure compliance and optimum care. Collaborates within a multidisciplinary team to facilitate timely, appropriate screening, diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, treatment and supportive care across the health care continuum. The RN Navigator assumes responsibility for the coordination of all resources necessary to provide care. Utilizes advanced expertise to identify, implement and improve processes in order to provide an integrative model of care to the patients, while assuring the highest level of patient satisfaction. The RN Navigator provides patient education for each patient regarding their disease process and treatment throughout the health care continuum. Demonstrates and promotes professional development. Maintains a professional, safe and therapeutic environment for rendering care.   Minimum Qualifications:

NYS licensed/registered or eligible RN required. Bachelor's degree in Nursing or healthcare related field three (3) years post licensure care RN experience (preferably in specialty) OR an AAS in Nursing and five (5) years post licensure RN experience (preferably in specialty) required. Excellent written/oral communication and interpersonal skills required. Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross is required by time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Three (3) years as a Certified Nurse /Patient Navigator in specialty area preferred.

Work Days:

Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm in office position

Department is accepting both full time and part time applicants

Message to Applicants:

Our benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, eligibility for employer 401k funding after 1 year (3% quarterly/5% annual on vesting schedule), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, including vacation and personal time, paid sick leave, holidays and floating holidays.

G7: $27.00 - $44.36

Please note the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations.

Recruitment  Office: MedBest Medical Management