Nurse Navigator (FT - Day, 40hrs/week) - Endocrinology

Jefferson Health Plans • Guilford, IN

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Care coordination for a multisite Endocrine practice managing the full spectrum of adult Endocrine diseases including the management of complex, high risk diabetic patients. The RN will develop a close working relationship with the Physicians and Nurse Practitioners to facilitate patient care, to address and support patient needs and to enhance the quality and timeliness of care as well as the patient experience. The RN will provide services for Endocrine patients including but not limited to: performing direct patient outreach to close gaps in care, hospital follow-up, educating patients on various components of their care plan, bridging communication between outpatient visits, responding to patient questions and access issues to ensure that patients receive timely care and instruction. Work closely with patients, their caregivers and 3rd party payers to assure the execution of their treatment plan. Act as a clinical resource to providers and staff. Work in collaboration providers, support staff and others to facilitate clinical tasks, workflows and patient education. Demonstrate excellent practice skills including leadership, flexibility, priority setting, problem solving, conflict resolution, decision-making, organization and verbal/written communication skills.

Requirements

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania is required.
• Willingness to pursue and complete Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) credential required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as an RN, preferably with adult patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, obesity, etc.
• CPR certification is required.
• Computer skills are required.
• Knowledge/familiarity with ICD10 codes, CPT coding, and medical terminology is required.
• Ability to perform advanced clinical functions, including but not limited to: venipuncture, injections, EKGs and medication administration are required.
• General typing (28 WPM) preferred; filing and reception skills, spelling, grammar and telephone etiquette skills, and strong customer service skills are required.

Nice To Haves

• BSN or actively pursuing a BSN degree preferred.
• General typing (28 WPM) preferred; filing and reception skills, spelling, grammar and telephone etiquette skills, and strong customer service skills are required.

Responsibilities

• performing direct patient outreach to close gaps in care
• hospital follow-up
• educating patients on various components of their care plan
• bridging communication between outpatient visits
• responding to patient questions and access issues to ensure that patients receive timely care and instruction
• Work closely with patients, their caregivers and 3rd party payers to assure the execution of their treatment plan
• Act as a clinical resource to providers and staff
• Work in collaboration providers, support staff and others to facilitate clinical tasks, workflows and patient education

Benefits

• Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level