InGenesis is currently seeking Patient Navigator - RN to work with our client. In this role, you will guide patients through the healthcare process and ensure their needs are met as best as possible. You will communicate with patients and their families regarding their procedure, preparation, recovery and follow up as well as communicate with referring physicians. The navigator helps reduce fears about the procedure by explaining what the patient can except and answer all questions.
Essential Job Functions:
Performs a variety of duties, including:
- Navigate patients through the diagnostic evaluation.
- Educate, support and empower patients to make informed treatment decisions. Remain a support system throughout the patient's treatment.
- Collaborate with the patients, families and providers in the decision-making process.
- Offers medical guidance, acts as a support group, and guides patients and their caregivers through the treatment process.
- Provide consultation and coordination throughout the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up.
- Communicate with patients to schedule procedure and provide preparation instructions and follow up with referring physicians on procedure status.
- Keep open lines of communication with patients to answer all questions they may have prior to or after the procedure.
- Use clinical expertise to make recommendations.
- Identify and develop relationships with departments involved in the care of patients by educating them on the patient navigator role.
- Facilitate interaction and communication with all health care staff involved in patients procedure.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Nursing
- Current RN license or valid permit to practice professional nursing in Texas
- Certification in nursing specialty
- Three (3) years of previous clinical RN nursing or RN patient navigator experience
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Strong knowledge of EPIC
- Excellent communication and writing skills
Working Environment:
- Standard office environment.
- Includes office and patient care units.
- Extended periods of sitting and/walking.
EEO Statement:
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Company Statement:
With decades of experience, InGenesis has grown into one of North America's most trusted Healthcare Services Firms, which includes comprehensive health and workforce solutions. As the industry landscape shifts with new challenges in patient care, quality and compliance requirements, workforce retention, and operational efficiencies, we deliver strategic, data-driven solutions that include redefining workforce management and clinical service delivery. Explore InGenesis to discover how our expertise, innovative strategies, and commitment to excellence are shaping the future of healthcare workforce solutions. Join us in celebrating the professionals who define the next era of healthcare.