What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Navigator position at Upper Peninsula Surgery Center?
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate RN Assistant Nurse Navigator to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this vital role, you will serve as a patient advocate and care coordinator, guiding patients through their surgical journeys with enthusiasm and expertise. Your energetic approach will help streamline communication among multidisciplinary teams, ensure seamless discharge planning, and enhance patient outcomes. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact by empowering patients and collaborating closely with surgeons, patients and the nursing team.
Duties
- Act as a primary point of contact for patients, families, and healthcare teams to facilitate effective communication and support throughout the care continuum.
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, medical history review, and physiological evaluations to inform personalized care plans
- Coordinate clinical case management activities such as discharge planning, post-acute care arrangements, and outpatient follow-up appointments
- Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare providers to develop and implement patient-centered treatment strategies
- Manage electronic health records (EHR) accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations and medical terminology standards
- Assist in diagnostic evaluations by gathering relevant medical records, supporting infectious disease care protocols, and monitoring patient progress in surgical settings
- Support utilization management efforts by evaluating patient needs against facility policies and managed care guidelines to optimize resource use.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in critical care environments such as ICU, emergency medicine, or medical/surg nursing.
- Experience in perioperative and/or surgical nursing is preferred.
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems, medical terminology, HIPAA compliance, and health regulation policies
- Excellent patient service skills with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.
- Demonstrated ability to perform patient assessments involving vital signs and physiology knowledge; experience managing patients as a nurse case manager is advantageous
- Ability to collaborate seamlessly with healthcare professionals across disciplines such as surgeons, nurses, and numerous clinical offices.
- Strong organizational skills for managing intake processes, discharge planning activities, diagnostic evaluations, and case management documentation. Join us in delivering energetic support that transforms patient experiences! We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where your skills in clinical case management, hospital experience, and patient advocacy can truly thrive. This paid position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute meaningfully to patient care while advancing your professional growth within a vibrant healthcare community.
Pay: $46,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $46,000 - $75,000