Nurse Navigator RN - Heart Failure York - Full Time

Job description

Schedule Full Time: Monday - Friday; 8:00 - 4:30 pm General Summary: The Nurse Navigator is an advanced nursing role responsible for navigating a patient across the continuum within a defined episode of care. This position involves educating and providing support to patients to ensure understanding of treatment plans. The Nurse Navigator oversees, directs, and delivers evidence-based nursing care while serving as a professional role model and clinical expert. Additionally, fostering a professional environment supporting nursing excellence and collaborative decision-making is crucial. Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions: - Collaborate with interprofessional teams to develop and manage patient care plans. - Provide education on disease processes, treatment modalities, and agreed-upon care plans for patients and families. - Act as a liaison between patients, families, healthcare teams, community resources, and entities to ensure seamless care provision. - Facilitate open communication within interprofessional teams through verbal and written channels. - Demonstrate flexibility, problem-solving skills, and healthy coping mechanisms while prioritizing tasks proactively. - A...