Registered Nurse, RN Navigator - Rheumatology

Tufts Medicine • Full-time • Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America • 1m ago

Tufts Medical Center is recognized by the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® for excellence in nursing. Magnet® recognition is the highest and most prestigious credential a health care organization can achieve for nursing excellence and quality patient care. Magnet® recognition signals to nurses that the organization is committed to nursing.

Job Overview

The RN Navigator serves as a liaison between patients, community resources, and providers and supports a smooth transition from hospital to home with a goal of eliminating and/or reducing readmissions, patient satisfaction, and continuity of care across the continuum.

Position/Job Title: RN Navigator - Full-Time, 40 Hour Day Shifts

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:
1. Massachusetts RN Licensure.

2. 3 Years of RN Experience.

3. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

1.Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

1. Assesses and facilitates coordination of multidisciplinary care across the care continuum.

2. Provides communication, advocacy, and education in a culturally competent manner.

3. Triages new patient referrals to ensue timely access to care.

4. Conducts post discharge follow up phone calls and serves as a liaison and patient advocate in navigating the healthcare system.

5. Provides patient education and supports utilizing knowledge of adult learning competencies and education resources to support complete, connected, and comprehensive care.

6. Collects and reports data from patient on barriers, hospital experience, health care, medications, prior treatments, etc.

7. Collaborates with multidisciplinary care team and expedites sequence of patient's care.

8. Serves as a liaison between patient and providers/clinicians to address patient’s needs.

9. Assesses patient's needs and ensures such needs are integrated into patient’s care plan.

10. Encourages and empowers patients to actively participate in decision making about their treatment and care.

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org.

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