What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Navigator LPN - PRN position at LifeBridge Health?
Join a growing healthcare system at LifeBridge Health’s Northwest Hospital as a Nurse Navigator LPN.
The goal of the Nurse Navigator LPN is to empower patients in the post-acute selection process as well as create a seamless transition of care in alignment with the core values of LifeBridge Health.
Responsibilities
The Nurse Navigator LPN is responsible for educating patients with a recommendation for a skilled nursing or rehabilitation on their post-acute options. This teaching will include a discussion of quality analytics for skilled nursing facilities.
The Nurse Navigator LPN must possess critical thinking skills and the ability to anticipate barriers to discharge. The Nurse Navigator LPN must be comfortable collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.
This position requires excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a focus on customer-service. There will be on[1]going communication with patients and families, post-acute care facilities, and the interdisciplinary team.
This position requires superior organizational and time-management skills. The Nurse Navigator LPN must be able to multi-task, manage numerous priorities, and remain productivity while managing interruptions. Tasks Review all patients with recommendation for acute care discharge to destinations other than their home setting. Specific focus on patients with a discharge plan to acute or sub-acute level of care.
Experience
Required: Less than one year related experience
Education
Required: High School / GED
Licenses And Certification
Required: Licensed Practical Nurse - Current Maryland license or eligibility to obtain Maryland license
Salary : $35