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The Nurse Navigator is the initial point of contact for a patient entering the health system. The nurse navigator assures timely scheduling of the first appointment, coordination of care after completion of the first appointment, and will support the patient throughout the care continuum. The nurse navigator also serves as a liaison between patients, families, caregivers, and the multidisciplinary care team. The nurse navigator demonstrates commitment to quality patient care, implements
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Triages new patient appointments to the appropriate provider(s) and assures timely scheduling of initial appointments.
2. Reviews outside medical records for appropriate scheduling.
3. Assess barriers to care and refers to support services, local, and national organizations when needed.
4. Educates on the treatment plan for patients based on diagnosis.
5. Supports patients throughout the care continuum.
6. Counsels individuals and patients on positive health practices.
7. Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team of experts to outline best treatment for patients.
8. Performs holistic evaluation of specialty population, making use of enhanced proven techniques and procedures to achieve better results.
9. Implements the improvement of patient care, and healthcare policies and resources.
10. Mentors other healthcare professionals by functioning as a preceptor or coordinating preceptors for visiting professionals, students, new graduates, and orienteers.
11. Maintains professional knowledge by affiliating with professional and technical organizations, and participating in applicable continuing education programs, conferences, seminars, and workshops.
12. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree
Certification and Licensing:
Registered Nurse Licensing (RN)
Experience:
Minimum 2-3 years of relevant work experience
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.
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