What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Navigator position at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health?
Job Summary And Responsibilities
As our Navigator RN, you will serve as a compassionate guide and advocate, empowering patients and their families to seamlessly navigate complex healthcare journeys.
Every day you will proactively engage with patients and their families, conducting thorough assessments of their clinical, psychosocial, and practical needs, and identifying potential obstacles to their care plan progression. You will meticulously coordinate appointments, facilitate communication between multidisciplinary care providers, educate patients on their diagnosis and treatment options, and connect them with vital community resources and support systems.
To be successful in this role, you will leverage your robust clinical expertise and empathetic communication skills to build trust, alleviate anxieties, and empower patients to actively participate in their care decisions. You will collaborate seamlessly with physicians, specialists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals, acting as a central point of contact and ensuring cohesive care delivery.
Job Requirements
Required
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Where You'll Work
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award-winning health systems in Washington state CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington, our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region. While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!
Pay Range
$49.79 - $ 83.05 /hour
As our Navigator RN, you will serve as a compassionate guide and advocate, empowering patients and their families to seamlessly navigate complex healthcare journeys.
Every day you will proactively engage with patients and their families, conducting thorough assessments of their clinical, psychosocial, and practical needs, and identifying potential obstacles to their care plan progression. You will meticulously coordinate appointments, facilitate communication between multidisciplinary care providers, educate patients on their diagnosis and treatment options, and connect them with vital community resources and support systems.
To be successful in this role, you will leverage your robust clinical expertise and empathetic communication skills to build trust, alleviate anxieties, and empower patients to actively participate in their care decisions. You will collaborate seamlessly with physicians, specialists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals, acting as a central point of contact and ensuring cohesive care delivery.
Job Requirements
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing
- Two (2) years of professional nursing experience
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse issued by the Washington State Board of Nursing
- Current Healthcare Provider BLS Certification
- Strong problem-solving skills, particularly with respect to addressing barriers to care and navigating patients through their care progression
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Master's degree in Nursing or related field
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Where You'll Work
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award-winning health systems in Washington state CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington, our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region. While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!
Pay Range
$49.79 - $ 83.05 /hour
Salary : $50 - $83