RN Navigator- Pulmonary

* Employment Type:

* Full time
* Shift:
*
* Description:

* * Position Purpose
* Rn Navigator:
Pulmonary – The primary goal of a nurse navigator is to provide patient-centered care while facilitating timely access to the right providers. Nurse navigators have the clinical expertise to individualize both their education and assistance to patients and their caregivers throughout the course of the patient's disease.

* What you will do:

* * Utilizes nursing assessment skills to identify clinical, emotional, environmental variable that may impact patients' needs and adjustment to diagnosis and provides necessary interventions and referrals.

* Develops and maintains a written plan of intervention for patients with positive lung nodule findings.

* Implements plans/programs to meet the needs of the patients.

* Coordinates and facilitates treatment objectives for the patient.

* Develops informational and educational materials for this patient population.

* Serves as liaison to services and resources within the hospital and the community.

* Demonstrates knowledge of biopsy procedures performed and has ability to explain them.

* Demonstrates proficiency in counseling patients who have been recommended for biopsy.

* Obtains physician referrals so that patients may have their biopsy procedure expedited.

* Follows up on each patient's pathology results.

* Provides appropriate teaching, education to patients.

* Provides education and mentoring to clinic colleagues related to lung health, customer service and continuity of care.

* Minimum Qualifications:

*
* Education:

* * Graduate of an accredited school of nursing is required, BSN preferred.

* Experience &

Skills:

* * Minimum three to five years clinical nursing experience in cancer, thoracic or related field

* Must have demonstrated competence in the implementation of health education and consultative services. Committed to the provision of high quality and psychosocial care.

* Licensure/Certification:
* * FL RN license

* BLS from AHA

* Certification in Patient Navigation preferred.

* Position Highlights and Benefits
* * Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance.

* We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

* We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners.

* Ministry/Facility Information:
* * Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and a member of Trinity Health.

* We are committed to providing compassionate and holistic person-centered care.

* We are the only Catholic hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties and are not for profit. We are part of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Together, we serve people and communities in 21 states from coast to coast, providing nearly 2.8 million visits annually.

* Comprehensive benefits that start on your first day of work

* Retirement savings program with employer matching

* Legal Info
* We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

* Our Commitment
* Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.