CLINICAL NURSE NAVIGATOR I - MEMORY & COGNITIVE DISORDERS

Salary Range: $55.2400 - $84.9400 /hour. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, skill level, and education.

 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Clinical Nurse Navigator I is a registered nurse responsible for the seamless coordination of care across the continuum for patients with complex, integration sensitive diagnoses. The Navigator is a patient advocate who coordinates care in conjunction with the physicians from time of diagnosis or admission through discharge or up to end of life. Educates patient and family/significant others on the health care experience; implements, coordinates, monitors and evaluates care options, services and resources. Links family/patient to appropriate resources as needed. Proactive in finding ways to enhance the patient experience clinically and in service. Provides an exceptional patient experience. The Nurse Navigator assists in quality improvement initiatives by gathering, tracking, and researching quality metrics. Monitors outcomes, e.g. patient satisfaction, compliance with treatment regimen and loyalty. Interacts with department Nurses, may orient and train incoming Clinical Nurses and Patient Care Assistants. Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in nursing and 3 years’ of experience in area of specialty required.

 

Additional department specific requirements are as follows:

Neurosciences: 

• Fulfills mandatory stroke education requirements per certification agency

 

License Required

• Registered Nurse in the State of California - Current and in good standing.

 

Certifications Required

• Neurosciences Administration/Pain Management: BLS Required

 

Certifications Preferred

• Current BLS certification.
• Neurosciences (Stroke): AANN (American Association of Neuroscience Nurses): SCRN or CNRN or ANVC (Association of Neurovascular Clinicians): NVRN-BC or ASC-BC

Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.