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Methodisthealthsystem

Care Transition Navigator

Dallas, TX

$20.75 - $26.75/hr

LMSW/LBSW, or RN as licensed by the Texas Board of Examiners, CCM or ACM preferred Work Experience ... Stroke Center in southern Dallas, and the newly renovated Linda and Mitch Hart Breast Center.

Methodist Health System

Care Transition Navigator

Dallas, TX · On-site

$20.75 - $26.75/hr

LMSW/LBSW, or RN as licensed by the Texas Board of Examiners, CCM or ACM preferred Work Experience ... Stroke Center in southern Dallas, and the newly renovated Linda and Mitch Hart Breast Center.

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Stroke Nurse Navigator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Stroke Nurse Navigator, you need specialized clinical expertise in stroke care, a current RN license, and often certification such as Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN). Familiarity with hospital stroke protocols, electronic health records (EHRs), and telemedicine platforms is crucial. Strong communication, patient advocacy, and organizational skills help coordinate care and educate patients and families. These competencies are vital for ensuring optimal patient outcomes, seamless care transitions, and compliance with stroke care standards.

How does a Stroke Nurse Navigator typically collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support patient recovery?

As a Stroke Nurse Navigator, you play a central role in coordinating care among neurologists, rehabilitation therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals. You facilitate communication between the team and the patient’s family, ensuring everyone is informed about the patient’s progress and care plan. This collaboration helps identify barriers to recovery early and streamlines transitions between different care settings. By serving as a consistent point of contact, you help improve outcomes and patient satisfaction throughout the recovery journey.

What are Stroke Nurse Navigators?

Stroke Nurse Navigators are specialized registered nurses who guide and support patients and their families through the stroke care continuum. They coordinate care from the initial hospital admission through rehabilitation and follow-up, ensuring patients receive appropriate education, resources, and services. Their goal is to improve patient outcomes by facilitating communication between medical teams, helping with discharge planning, and providing ongoing support to reduce the risk of recurrent strokes.

What is the difference between Stroke Nurse Navigator vs Stroke Case Manager?

AspectStroke Nurse NavigatorStroke Case Manager
CredentialsRegistered Nurse (RN), often with stroke or neurology certificationRegistered Nurse (RN), often with case management certification
Work EnvironmentHospitals, stroke centers, outpatient clinicsHospitals, rehabilitation centers, insurance companies
Employer & IndustryHealthcare facilities specializing in stroke careHealthcare organizations managing patient care pathways
Primary FocusPatient education, care coordination, stroke recovery supportCare planning, resource coordination, discharge planning

Both roles involve patient care and coordination, but the Stroke Nurse Navigator primarily focuses on education and recovery support for stroke patients, while the Stroke Case Manager emphasizes care planning and resource management throughout the treatment process.

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Cancer Center Nurse Navigator in Richardson, TX

Cancer Center Nurse Navigator in Richardson, TX

Vivian Health

Richardson, TX

Other

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Nurse Navigator - Cancer Center

Hours of Work :

40

Days Of Week :

M-F

Work Shift :

8X5 Day (United States of America)

Job Description :

Your Job: 
The primary purpose of the Nurse Navigator position is to provide continuity and coordination of patient care; conducts patient and professional education initiatives; holds a collaborative relationship with multidisciplinary teams, community resources and agencies.
Your Job Requirements:
•   Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
•   Licensed in Texas as a Registered Nurse.
•   Current CPR certification
•   Specialty Oncology certification preferred
Your Job Responsibilities:
• Communicate clearly and openly
• Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment
• Be accountable for your performance
• Always look for ways to improve the patient experience
• Take initiative for your professional growth
• Be engaged and eager to build a winning team

• Assesses plans, develops, implements and evaluates formal and informal educational opportunities and materials for patients, families and the community regarding lung cancer and lung cancer awareness. Educates lung cancer patients and families about their individual lung cancer diagnosis. Navigates each patient and their family through the treatment continuum by communication and coordinating with referring physician, surgeons, oncologist and multidisciplinary team.

• Collaborates and communicates with diverse medical staff, physician office practices, cancer data management and ancillary departments of the Methodist Health System to evaluate and improve patient outcomes and to collect data for performance improvement initiatives.

• Collaborates with Public Relations to educate referring physicians, surgeons, oncologist and other facilities on our available services.

• Facilitates support programs/focus groups, community resources, grants and/or refers patients and families to the appropriate cancer support programs and resources that are available in their community.

• Serves as a clinical resource/consultant to provide up to date information and answers to questions pertinent to lung cancer. Determines appropriate resources for lung care center, ancillary departments, physician’s practices, nursing units and the community/public.

• Other duties as assigned.

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is a 443-bed, full-service, acute care hospital that serves Richardson, Garland, Plano, and surrounding areas in Dallas and Collin counties. We are a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as the nation’s first hospital to receive The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Pancreatic/Hepatic/Biliary Cancer Certification. We also provide services at Methodist Richardson Medical Center – Campus for Continuing Care, which include a behavioral health and addiction recovery unit, inpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care, and more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:
  • Magnet®-designated hospital
  • 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023
  • Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
  • Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023
  • Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
  • Level III Trauma Center

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