Job Information
HCA Healthcare Nurse Navigator Womens Services OB in Arlington, Texas
Description
Introduction
Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our Nurse Navigator opening with Medical City Arlington today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.
Benefits
Medical City Arlington, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
We are seeking a Nurse Navigator for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Nurse Navigator functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team and serves as an advocate and educator for patients with all types of medical conditions.
The Nurse Navigator’s primary function is to support patients through complex healthcare environments for the optimization of care and outcomes. The Nurse Navigator facilitates patient follow-up through coaching, information transfer, and communication in order to improve continuity of care, enhance the medical management of complex diseases, and streamline the intervention process. The Nurse Navigator guides patients and families through the healthcare system by assisting with access issues in an effort to expediate timeliness of care and treatment. Navigators achieve this goal by building relationships with patients and physicians, coordinating the defined plan of care, assisting with appointments, assisting to resolve barriers, providing education, and connecting with community resources. The navigator also assumes responsibility and accountability for the management of resources to achieve efficient, high-quality outcomes for patients, including support with interdisciplinary and cross-facility coverage and collaboration. The navigator is responsible for timely data collection that promotes tracking of the navigation program performance in line with HCA Healthcare, division and facility goals (growth, quality, practice guidelines, etc). The navigator identifies opportunities to streamline care practice through evidence-based guidelines and ensures quality, patient-focused care.
In this role you will:
Serves as a patient advocate
Assesses the patient’s medical and psychosocial needs as it pertains to their primary medical or surgical condition for navigation.
Uses appropriate tools to identify patient needs and barriers to care and provides access to potential resolutions.
Identifies health disparities and assists in removal of these disparities.
Provides appropriate education, outreach, and support to patients and families. Ensures the patient is empowered to manage his/her own healthcare needs.
Provides healthcare system guidance and promotes adherence to recommended treatment throughout the care pathway.
Supports providers by assisting patients and/or families in understanding their diagnosis, treatment options, and the resources available, including education, clinical research studies (as applicable), and technologic advances.
Provides education/connection to community and external resources, such as access to supportive care, financial support, and return to work.
Streamlines processes for patients by assisting with appointment scheduling in a compliant manner.
Ensures the organization of appointments and explains the sequence of treatments.
Ensures smooth transitions between care modalities, facilities, and providers.
Facilitates patient movement through the appropriate clinical pathway and collaborates with physicians to ensure patient compliance.
Reinforces patient-specific teaching as defined by the patient’s provider.
Orients patient to hospital/provider logistics, if appropriate.
Conducts follow-up conversations with patients and communicates any concerns, changes, or social needs to the appropriate physician or other care provider.
Attends and participates in Multidisciplinary Meetings (MDM) and/or other care planning conferences, as required by navigation program.
Ensures appropriate patient data is available, including assessment and documentation.
Serves as a patient advocate and multidisciplinary team member at these meetings.
Attends and participates in Multidisciplinary Meetings (MDM) and/or other care planning conferences, as required by navigation program.
Ensures appropriate patient data is available, including assessment and documentation.
Serves as a patient advocate and multidisciplinary team member at these meetings.
Documents navigation activity timely throughout patient care continuum within the navigation application.
Educates the patient and family regarding planned procedures, medications and treatments.
Drives process improvement for navigation operation standards and efficiencies to provide better care to patients.
Provides referring physicians ongoing status for navigated cases, including communication when navigation has concluded.
Qualifications:
Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing preferred.
Registered Nurse - Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state in which he or she practices, in accordance with law and regulation. – Required
American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification.
Minimum of 3 years of obstetrical nursing experience required. Previous experience in program development, nurse navigator and / or patient educator in childbirth preferred.
Experience in leadership and customer service required.
RNC-OB, RNC-NIC, RNC-MNN, IBCLC or professional certification (Preferred).
"Across HCA Healthcare’s more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.
Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow."- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN
Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive
If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Nurse Navigator opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.