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Crossover Health

Per Diem Care Navigator

Annandale, VA · On-site +1

$21 - $26.75/hr

Interface regularly in a professional and collegial way with primary care MD's and RN's and clinic Hosts. * Assist in the development of technology and service innovations to ensure a closed loop ...

MedStar Health

Nurse Navigator (RN) Oncology

Washington, DC · On-site

$89.07K - $162.80K/yr

Position Overview The Nurse Navigator is responsible for the coordination of patient care across the continuum within the scope of nursing practice. The navigator educates/provides information and ...

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What is the difference between Nurse Care Navigator vs Patient Advocate?

AspectNurse Care NavigatorPatient Advocate
CredentialsRegistered Nurse (RN) license, healthcare certificationsVaries; often no formal healthcare credentials, but may have certifications
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, healthcare organizationsCommunity settings, hospitals, legal or insurance environments
Employer & IndustryHealthcare providers, hospitals, clinicsNonprofits, legal firms, healthcare organizations
Primary FocusCoordinate patient care, navigate healthcare systemsAssist patients with understanding rights, advocate for their needs

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RN Patient Care Navigator - Advanced Heart Failure

RN Patient Care Navigator - Advanced Heart Failure

Inova Health System

Falls Church, VA

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) Patient Care Navigator - Outpatient Heart Failure

Inova Fairfax Hospital is looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) Patient Care Navigator - Outpatient Heart Failure to join the team. This role will be full-time day shift: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (must be flexible). Travel may be required - rotating to our Oakville & Mark Center locations in Alexandria, in addition to Woodbridge and Loudoun. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance eligible.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

  • Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
  • Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
  • Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
  • Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
  • Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, & flexible work schedules.

Registered Nurse (RN) Patient Care Navigator - Outpatient Heart Failure Job Responsibilities:

  • Coordinates a patient's plan of care which may include appointment scheduling, confirming patient's attendance, transportation, assisting with referral process, and answering patient questions.
  • Acts as a liaison, advocate and point of contact to patients in need of services such as screening, diagnostic treatment, clinical research participation, support services, and follow-up/aftercare plan by helping them access the best healthcare outcomes from doctors, hospitals and others who provide their required services.
  • Refers cases to the appropriate resources for assistance. Anticipates patient's needs and advocates for patient rights and appropriate utilization of services.
  • Conducts comprehensive assessment of the patient's health and psychosocial needs and develops a case management plan in collaboration with the patient and their support system.
  • Educates patient, family or caregiver(s), and members of the health care delivery team regarding treatment options, community resources, insurance benefits, self-care management, etc. to facilitate timely and informed decision-making throughout all phases of the continuum process.
  • Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to address patient questions and responses about the care process and treatment options.
  • Develops/maintains reliable systems to document, track and monitor patient data.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelors Degree in Nursing
  • Experience: 3 years of nursing experience
  • Certification: Licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse; Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications :

  • Experience : Telemetry, ICU, CVICU, IMC - step down; heart failure experience is a plus

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