Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Care / Lung Navigator 1.0 FTE Remote
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Duluth, MN, US
Company:
Essentia Health is a healthcare organization focused on patient- and family-centered care across various communities.
Summary:
The Registered Nurse will provide nursing care, coordinate patient education, and assist with the management of lung cancer screening. Candidates must have a nursing degree and 2 years of experience in related fields.
Requirements:
Technology: EHR, Telehealth tools
Hard Skills: Patient navigation, Care coordination, Lung cancer screening, Telehealth experience
Credentials: BSN or ADN degree from an accredited school or college of nursing
Experience: 2 years of related experience
Job Description:
Job Summary: Responsible for organizing and providing nursing care to patients through the process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. Delegates aspects of care to other nursing personnel based upon their licensure, preparation and job descriptions. Contributes to the meeting of the mission and goals of the facility and Essentia and meets the requirements of the Joint Commission if applicable and/or other federal, state and local regulatory or accrediting agencies. Responsible for care coordination, patient education, and decision-making support for patients. Serves as a single point of contact for referring physicians, patients, and caregivers to provide resources and assistance with accessing clinical and supportive care services offered within Essentia and in the community. Participates in conferences and committees, assisting the entire care team in developing optimal care plans for each individual. Collaborates with other service providers/organizations and community supporters in providing patient education and outreach.
Key Responsibilities
• Navigate patients through lung cancer screening and incidental nodule process with adherence to guidelines and standing orders.
• Coordination of follow up imaging, specialist referrals and multidisciplinary team communication.
• Collaboration with radiologists, pulmonologists, oncologists, CT surgeons and primary care providers to ensure timely follow up and intervention.
• Contribute to program development, workflow optimization, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ability to work independently, comfortable working in a virtual environment using telehealth tools, remote monitoring systems and EHR documentation.
• Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills to support and educate patients remotely, when necessary.
