Job Summary
The Registered Nurse Patient Care Navigator acts as the key advocate and point of contact for patients and their families during their healthcare experience. This role focuses on facilitating care coordination, scheduling appointments, and working closely with a variety of healthcare teams to address any obstacles to effective treatment.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the main advocate for patients and their families, guiding them through the healthcare process.
- Coordinate comprehensive care plans to ensure patient needs are met effectively.
- Manage and organize patient appointments to optimize care delivery.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to identify and eliminate barriers to treatment.
Qualifications
- Must possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Minimum of three years of experience as a registered nurse.
- Must hold a valid nursing license in Virginia.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
- Preference for candidates with experience in obstetrics or labor and delivery.
Inova provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
