The role involves utilizing the nursing process to deliver patient and family-centered care, focusing on physical, emotional, and spiritual needs across the care continuum. This includes coordinating efficient patient care delivery, acting as a patient advocate, and implementing outreach efforts to community agencies.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nursing school with a BSN and possess a minimum of two years of experience as a registered nurse in the specialty, holding current state RN licensure and required BCLS certification. Preferred skills include strong critical thinking, the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment, and fluency in Spanish is desirable.
Information: M-F 8A-5P Pay Range $38.20 - $57.30 Serves as a liaison between the provider and patient between clinic visits. Communicates by phone (or in person if needed) when clinical concerns arise and provides transitional care after the patient visits the ED or hospital. Identifies and addresses barriers to care that might keep the patient from receiving timely and appropriate treatment as well as assists with identifying community resources. Meets weekly with the primary medical team to discuss current patients and identify new patients at risk for services. Participates in Transitional and Supportive Care rounds to help identify patients who are candidates for services.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing. BSN preferred with two years' experience as a Registered Nurse. Case management experience preferred. Bilingual preference with fluency in Spanish preferred.
Licensure,
CERTIFICATION, and/or
REGISTRATION: Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of applicable state.
Essential
FUNCTIONS: Responsible for ongoing evaluation and quality improvement of the Navigator Program and tracks all activity as defined by the departmental and program standards. Ensures quality patient care by adhering to the policies of WFBMC, involving patients and their families in identifying their needs, creating a plan to meet those needs, and effectively communicating the plan across the continuum of care. Identifies barriers to efficient and effective management of patient care and seeks strategies to remove them. Implements outreach efforts to establish and maintain positive working relationships with key community agencies. Collects and maintains up to date and accurate program data and documentation according to program standards. Delivers reports that demonstrate outcomes and performance improvement activities; adheres to established productivity benchmarks. Trained in motivational interviewing and health coaching to provide chronic care management. Demonstrates ability to function in a professional practice model through active participation in shared governance and acceptance of personal responsibility for professional growth. Demonstrates responsibility for personal development by participating in continuing education offerings. Seeks new opportunities for self- improvement. Seeks and applies constructive feedback to improve performance. Provides age/developmentally appropriate patient care in accordance with Age-Specific guidelines for the specific age groups served.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employer Match
Adoption Assistance
Educational Assistance Program
Defined Contribution Retirement Plans
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skills Ability to work in a self-directed environment Ability to work with and lead teams Demonstrates ability to work in fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions Expertise in MS Office and ability to prepare program reports frequently and efficiently
WORK
ENVIRONMENT: Clean, well-lit, comfortable environment Possible exposure to infections and contagious diseases Occasional exposure to patient illnesses Occasionally subject to irregular hours (evenings and weekends)
Our
Commitment to
You:
Advocate
Health offers a comprehensive suite of
Total
Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials.
Combined,
Advocate and
Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care
