Epilepsy Nurse Navigator

3 weeks ago


New Haven, United States Yale New Haven Health Full time

Overview:

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. Overview: The Renal Nurse Navigator works as a key member of the nephrology team serving as point person, consistent contact for, and coordinator of multidisciplinary clinical care delivery to achieve exceptional patient/family-centered care and clinical outcomes for an identified population of renal failure patients, especially for those receiving peritoneal dialysis. The Renal Nurse Navigator partners with other members of the team to identify the caseload of patients who can best benefit from navigation services, and to build and execute a customized plan of care for each of those patients. The Renal Nurse Navigator ensures patient preparedness for appointments, outpatient treatment, and treatment plans through education and psychosocial support, while also facilitating interaction between patients and their attending and referring physician(s) as appropriate. The Renal Nurse Navigator ensures patient safety and quality of care and contributes to quality driven performance improvement initiatives. The Renal Nurse Navigator assists the clinical and leadership team with program development, expansion and successful achievement of programmatic goals.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities:
  • 1. The Nurse Navigator focuses on: Navigating the patient and family across care settings according to the established patient care plan and clinical pathways.
  • 2. Ensuring that the patient and family have appropriate information, understand and have the capacity and tools to adhere to the therapeutic plan.
  • 3. Bridging patient and family care among and between various disciplines, services, and points of care encountered by the patient/family.
  • 4. Optimizing patient for treatment protocols according to guidelines and best practices.
  • 5. Clinical Practice: Patient and Family Assessment: Collects patient data for new patients using established assessment guidelines prior to initial visit to assess patient and family current and projected future needs.
  • 6. Clinical Practice: Patient and Family Education: Develops a patient and family education plan based on assessment findings relevant to teaching learning topics, styles, and the identification of special needs and preferences.
  • 7. Clinical Practice: Care Coordination and Patient and Family Referral: Interfaces with interdisciplinary team members to ensure appropriate scheduling of laboratory and diagnostic studies, procedures, and therapeutic interventions.
  • 8. Clinical Program Support: Collaborates with other team members to develop and implement clinical tools, protocols and guidelines relevant to new patient access and navigation; evaluates tool effectiveness and reports to team.
  • 9. Patient Experience: Supports the Yale team(s) in ensuring that Patient Experience standards reflect the YNHHS Mission, Vision, Values. Upholds the Standards of Professional Behavior
  • 10. Professional Development: Advocates for the professional nurse as a key member of the inter-professional team.


Qualifications:

EDUCATION (number of years and type required to perform the position duties):
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required; Master's Degree in Nursing or Healthcare preferred.

EXPERIENCE (number of years and type required to meet an acceptable level of performance):
A minimum of 2 years experience with neuroscience patients in a combination of the following is preferred: inpatient
or outpatient care areas, clinical process improvement, outcomes management, case management, and physician
relations.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Candidate must be comfortable working in a fast paced, complex academic medical environment where the Nurse Navigator is a key member of the multidisciplinary team. Must possess understanding of scope of practice, clinical care delivery procedures, organizational dynamics, and process improvement processes. Must be self-motivated, goal oriented, and able to work independently. Must have the ability to develop relationships and work collaboratively and effectively in partnership with patients, families, physicians, clinical staff, hospital departments and outside organizations. Must have excellent assessment, communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage and follow through on multiple priorities. Excellent critical thinking, analysis and assessment skills for successful process improvement planning and monitoring. Proficiency in data management is ideal.

Additional Information:

BLS Required



  • New Haven, United States Yale New Haven Health Full time

    Overview: To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. Under the direction of the Section Chief, the Program...


  • New Orleans, LA, United States Ochsner Health Full time

    This is a great opportunity to practice Neurology in a collegial and patient-focused environment. ~ Academic appointments are available at our affiliated institutions, including Tulane, LSU, and the University of Queensland. ~ Relocation Assistance ~ CME time and financial reimbursement ~ Retirement options ~501c3 tuition reimbursement qualifications...


  • Winter Haven, United States HCA Florida Osceola Hospital Full time

    Description IntroductionThis navigation position is based out of the Orlando Market and focuses GYN oncology patients.Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as an Adult Oncology Nurse Navigator? At HCA Florida Osceola Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members...


  • New York, United States The Mount Sinai Health System Full time

    **The Mount Sinai Health System seeks an Epileptologist to join the Department of Neurology** **at Mount Sinai West and Mount Sinai Hospital.** The Mount Sinai Epilepsy Program provides exceptional care to thousands of people with diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic status. The program encompasses multiple inpatient and outpatient centers throughout the...


  • New York, United States Mount Sinai Hospital Full time

    Job DescriptionThe Mount Sinai Health System seeks an Epileptologist to join the Department of Neurology at Mount Sinai West and Mount Sinai Hospital.The Mount Sinai Epilepsy Program provides exceptional care to thousands of people with diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic status. The program encompasses multiple inpatient and outpatient centers throughout...


  • New York, United States The Mount Sinai Health System Full time

    The Mount Sinai Health System seeks an Epileptologist to join the Department of Neurology at Mount Sinai West and Mount Sinai Hospital. The Mount Sinai Epilepsy Program provides exceptional care to thousands of people with diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic status. The program encompasses multiple inpatient and outpatient centers throughout the New York...


  • New York, United States Thrivr Health Full time

    Job Title: Oncology Nurse NavigatorPart-Time or Full Time ConsideredPreferred Subspeciality: Prostate or BreastLocation: Fully remoteAbout Thrivr Health:Thrivr Health provides a whole health solution that is purpose-built to deliver personalized and holistic virtual cancer care navigation through the patient's entire health journey. Thrivr is led and...

  • General Neurology

    21 hours ago


    New York, United States The Mount Sinai Health System Full time

    **The Mount Sinai Department of Neurology is seeking enthusiastic applicants for an exciting opportunity spanning our Epilepsy and General Neurology Divisions.** This full-time faculty position based at Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of Manhattan will involve a combination of caring for patients with seizures and...


  • 43 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208, United States Albany Medical Center Full time

    Department/Unit:Neurosciences & Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) - D5NWork Shift:Day (United States of America)The clinical Nurse contributes to the creation of a compassionate and caring environment for patients, families and colleagues through displays of kindness and active listening. Recognizes and appreciates that each employee’s work is valuable and...


  • 43 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208, United States Albany Medical Center Full time

    Department/Unit:Neurosciences & Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) - D5NWork Shift:Night (United States of America)The clinical Nurse contributes to the creation of a compassionate and caring environment for patients, families and colleagues through displays of kindness and active listening. Recognizes and appreciates that each employee’s work is valuable and...


  • 43 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208, United States Albany Medical Center Full time

    Department/Unit:Neurosciences & Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) - D5NWork Shift:Night (United States of America)The clinical Nurse contributes to the creation of a compassionate and caring environment for patients, families and colleagues through displays of kindness and active listening. Recognizes and appreciates that each employee’s work is valuable and...


  • 43 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208, United States Albany Medical Center Full time

    Department/Unit:Neurosciences & Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) - D5NWork Shift:Weekend_Night (United States of America)The clinical Nurse contributes to the creation of a compassionate and caring environment for patients, families and colleagues through displays of kindness and active listening. Recognizes and appreciates that each employee’s work is...


  • 43 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208, United States Albany Medical Center Full time

    Department/Unit:Neurosciences & Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) - D5NWork Shift:Weekend_Night (United States of America)The clinical Nurse contributes to the creation of a compassionate and caring environment for patients, families and colleagues through displays of kindness and active listening. Recognizes and appreciates that each employee’s work is...


  • 43 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208, United States Albany Medical Center Full time

    Department/Unit:Neurosciences & Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) - D5NWork Shift:Day (United States of America)The clinical Nurse contributes to the creation of a compassionate and caring environment for patients, families and colleagues through displays of kindness and active listening. Recognizes and appreciates that each employee’s work is valuable and...


  • 43 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208, United States Albany Medical Center Full time

    Department/Unit:Neurosciences & Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) - D5NWork Shift:Night (United States of America)The clinical Nurse contributes to the creation of a compassionate and caring environment for patients, families and colleagues through displays of kindness and active listening. Recognizes and appreciates that each employee’s work is valuable and...


  • 43 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208, United States Albany Medical Center Full time

    Department/Unit:Neurosciences & Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) - D5NWork Shift:Night (United States of America)The clinical Nurse contributes to the creation of a compassionate and caring environment for patients, families and colleagues through displays of kindness and active listening. Recognizes and appreciates that each employee’s work is valuable and...


  • 43 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208, United States Albany Medical Center Full time

    Department/Unit:Neurosciences & Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) - D5NWork Shift:Night (United States of America)The clinical Nurse contributes to the creation of a compassionate and caring environment for patients, families and colleagues through displays of kindness and active listening. Recognizes and appreciates that each employee’s work is valuable and...


  • 43 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208, United States Albany Medical Center Full time

    Department/Unit:Neurosciences & Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) - D5NWork Shift:Weekend_Night (United States of America)The clinical Nurse contributes to the creation of a compassionate and caring environment for patients, families and colleagues through displays of kindness and active listening. Recognizes and appreciates that each employee’s work is...


  • 43 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208, United States Albany Medical Center Full time

    Department/Unit:Neurosciences & Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) - D5NWork Shift:Weekend_Night (United States of America)The clinical Nurse contributes to the creation of a compassionate and caring environment for patients, families and colleagues through displays of kindness and active listening. Recognizes and appreciates that each employee’s work is...


  • 43 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208, United States Albany Medical Center Full time

    Department/Unit:Neurosciences & Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) - D5NWork Shift:Night (United States of America)The clinical Nurse contributes to the creation of a compassionate and caring environment for patients, families and colleagues through displays of kindness and active listening. Recognizes and appreciates that each employee’s work is valuable and...