Registered Nurse; RN Navigator - Adult Congenital Heart Program

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, innovate. We believe every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job functions as the liaison and communicator with the patient, caregivers, healthcare providers, and multi‑disciplinary team members, as well as post‑acute care and third‑party payers. Discusses alternative care options with patient‑caregivers and the multi‑disciplinary team and assists with discharge planning needs. Facilitates movement along the healthcare continuum to ensure quality, cost‑effective outcomes are achieved in collaboration with the multi‑disciplinary team.

Required – Registered nurse diploma.

Preferred – Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Required – 2 years of nursing experience.

Required – Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

Preferred – Certification in clinical specialty area.

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web‑based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule (e.g., 24/7, weekend, holiday, on‑call availability) and travel throughout and between facilities.

• Provides continuity of care by ensuring smooth transitions between care settings.
• Develops relationships with patients and their multidisciplinary team to facilitate and/or navigate through subsequent treatment and follow‑up to reflect continuity of care.
• Manages high‑risk, complex patient care with the goal of minimizing readmission.
• Works closely with physicians to coordinate patient’s care plan communication; works with multidisciplinary team to maintain and implement up‑to‑date coordinated patient‑centered care plan; communicates with all members of the healthcare team as patient advocate.
• Prepares, executes, and reinforces post‑discharge care plan.
• Identifies barriers to care in an effort to elicit changes in processes for patients navigating the continuum of care.
• Collaborates with leadership to review processes with the goal of improving the clinical experience for referred patients and the referring physician.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including reporting any suspected unethical behaviours; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and other compliance concerns.

Physical essential functions include: frequently exerting 10–20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally up to 100 pounds. Responsibilities include exposure to blood, body fluid, and tissue, working directly with patients and specimens with risk of communicable diseases. There may be occupational risk for hazardous medications or waste. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

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