Patient Navigator, RN -HOPD Atrial Fibrillation Center
Company: WakeMed
Location: Wilson
Posted on: March 16, 2023
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Job Description:
About WakeMed: Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health
& Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake
County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our
community, we are committed to providing outstanding and
compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.
EOE Position Information: The Patient Navigator, RN addresses the
needs of the patient from a logistics perspective with a clinical
lens, explaining treatment options and providing advice and support
to the patient. The patient navigator ensures all disciplines are
communicating. Nurse navigators are with the patient and family,
guiding them through the care and services within all
disciplines/specialties that the patient is engaged. They educate,
advocate for, and encourage patients, and their families. The Nurse
Navigator connects patients with appropriate care and support
personnel and facilitating access to community resources. Visits
patient while in hospital/recovery, follows up after discharge if
needed and may follow the patient in support groups for many years
to come. The Patient Navigator works with the patient through the
continuum, working with patients with first visit, performs
clinical duties while in the office, and follows patient with
discharge follow-up calls. Responsible to help build relationships
in the organization and in referral offices. Supports the center in
program development along with the Executive Director and the
Medical Director for the Atrial Fibrillation Center. Experience
Requirements: 5 Years Nursing - Related Area Required - And 3 Years
Clinical - Acute Care Preferred - And/Or 2 Years Clinical -
Rehabilitation Preferred - And/Or 1 Year Clinical - Case Management
Preferred - And/Or Education Required: Bachelor's Degree Nursing
Required - And Master's Degree Nursing Preferred
Licensure/Certification Requirements: Registered Nurse Required
Hours of Work: M-F, 8:00am - 5:00pm Weekend Requirements: No
Weekends Call Requirements: No
Keywords: WakeMed, Wilson , Patient Navigator, RN -HOPD Atrial Fibrillation Center, Other , Wilson, North Carolina
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