RN Patient Navigator - Cardiac PCU

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Monday-Friday 8-4:30

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Great opportunity to collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team while focusing on both operations and patient care. The position allows for direct impact on unit needs/goals such as care management, patient teaching, timely discharges, and throughput. The navigator helps prevent discharge barriers, troubleshoots care concerns, and works closely with the unit nurses to provide holistic care to the patient. 

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Must have RN experience in Cardiac patient care.

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About Us

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At Baylor Scott & White Health, we focus on promoting well-being for people, families, and communities. As the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas, Baylor Scott and White helps you live well.

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Our Core Values are:

\n\nWe serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.\nWe never settle by constantly striving for better.\nWe are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.\nWe make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.\n\n

Benefits

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Our competitive benefits package empowers you to live well and provides:

\n\nEligibility on day 1 for all benefits\nDollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%\nDebt-free tuition assistance, offering access
to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more\nImmediate access to time off benefits\n\n

At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority. 

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Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level

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Job Summary

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As a Patient Navigator RN, you'd ensure smooth patient care coordination. Assess patient needs and help plan, implement, and evaluate healthcare with the medical team. Work autonomously and with the team. Also serve as advocate, teacher, and coordinator for patients.

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What You'll Do

\n\nCare for patients in all aspects by evaluating their health based on doctor's orders and creating a healthcare plan.\nSchedule outpatient tests for diagnosis, stay in touch with the healthcare team.\nVisit doctors often, support patient-office communication.\nCollaborate with healthcare professionals for optimal patient care.\nConduct follow-ups every 3 months and 1 year.\nMaintain up-to-the-minute and comprehensive nursing records, also updating patient details in the Patient Navigator database.\nAttend case conferences to expand your knowledge. Participate in community service events.\nWork together on improvement projects to enhance service for patients, families, and the healthcare system.\nWelcome patients and families, offer facility details, directions, and general information.\nAssist in guiding patients and families through the hospital, especially to hard-to-find places.\n\n

What Will Make You Successful In The Role

\n\nExceptional abilities in guidance, decision-making, and delegating tasks.\nUnderstanding of care coordination, resource allocation, and usage management.\nProficiency in managing patient care and conducting patient assessments.\nExcellent communication skills. I interact with doctors, nurses, patients, families, and community representatives comfortably.\nCapabilities to track, evaluate, and document a patient's progress in compliance with their care plan.\nProficiency in aiding patients to access resources within the community.\nCollaborative skills to work in tandem with both internal and external medical personnel, partnerships, and organizations.\nAdaptability to assess, adjust, and respond calmly to changes and crisis situations.\nDiscretion in maintaining patient confidentiality in accordance with all relevant policies and regulations.\n\n

Belonging Statement

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We think everyone should feel supported and valued, with our workforce mirroring our community's diversity.

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Qualifications

\n\nA Bachelor's degree.\nAt least 3 years of relevant RN experience with some cardiac care patient expereince\nRegistered licensed Nurse.\nYou have, or are willing to obtain within your first 30 days, a Basic Life Support (BLS)\nHighly prefer good typing skills, strong communication skills, EPIC background, internal BSW operational knowledge\nPatient-advocacy, collaborative and team focused \n