Nurse Patient Navigator

Company: VCU Health System (Medical College of Virginia)
Location: Richmond
Posted on: January 17, 2020

Job Description:

Company: VCU Health System (Medical College of Virginia)
Facility: VCUHS MCV Hospital at Richmond
Department: IM-DALTON ONCOLOGY CLINIC





JOB SUMMARY



The chief objective of this position:


Functions as a Nurse Patient Navigator and serves as an advocate, interpreter, educator and counselor for a group of patients. Manages the care of assigned patients in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high quality and comprehensive healthcare and ancillary services. Serves as the single point of contact to assigned patients and caregivers. Remains a support system to patients and caregivers throughout the patient s treatment. Uses clinical/nursing knowledge and skills in the performance of job responsibilities.


Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:


Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state


Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:


Current RN licensure in Virginia

AHA BLS Certification

Specialty Nursing Certification in either Nurse Navigation or area of specialty within one year of hire in position


Experience REQUIRED:


Minimum of three (3) years of relevant clinical experience in nursing, patient education; case management and/or navigation

Previous experience in specialty area


Experience PREFERRED


Previous nurse navigation or leadership experience

Experience within an academic, teaching hospital


Education/training REQUIRED: (Note: work experience may be considered in lieu of credentials not required by law with HR approval. Work experience must be specific to role)


Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing


Education/training PREFERRED:


Master Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing Full time 1: Days

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