Nurse Navigator

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary:

This position is responsible for providing education and support to screening and patients. Responsibilities include addressing healthcare disparities and barriers to care for patients; including facilitation of communication across the continuum of care, coordination of resources, education and advocacy, and coordination of care with managing physicians and the interdisciplinary team. May participate in some aspects of clinical care. This position exists in various departments throughout OhioHealth system of hospitals and healthcare services.

Responsibilities And Duties:

75%
Assesses learning needs, provides education, assesses learning achieved, and provides support and navigation to patients and families.
10%
: Participates in quality control and assurance.
5%
: Participates in process improvement activities.
5%
: May participate in some aspects of clinical care as needed.
5%
: Other duties may vary by department such as various program coordination and maintaining registries. The major duties/ responsibilities and listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive of the duties, responsibilities and to be performed by associates in this job. Associate is expected to all perform other duties as requested by supervisor.


As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.  

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree (Required)RN - Registered Nurse - Ohio Board of Nursing

Additional Job Description:

The nurse navigator position supports our growing Movement Disorders and Epilepsy programs at OhioHealth. Our nurse navigator works directly with patients by helping navigate them through our clinical pathways, including clinical visits and testing at OhioHealth. This position is part of a larger team and is integral to the planning and success of patient outcomes that allow our physicians to make good clinical judgments on appropriateness for surgery.

Our navigation pathways take roughly 2-3 months from initial evaluation to surgical case conference, during which patients undergo specific tests and visits designed to enhance clinical decision making around whether candidates are appropriate for surgery. The nurse navigator tracks and prepares patient presentations for interdisciplinary case conferences. Specific tasks include answering patient questions about the pathway and surgeries, ensuring testing is completed in a timely manner, coordinating and bridging gaps in care, and providing focused patient care, therapeutic communication, and basic outcomes and data tracking.

Ideal candidate will be interested in this area or Neuroscience in general, excellent communicator, and a strong work ethic. Prior nurse navigator work is desirable.

Work Shift:

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Department

Neurosciences Administration

Join us!
... if your passion is to work in a caring environment
... if you believe that learning is a life-long process
... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment