RN PATIENT NAVIGATOR - UC Medical Center- UCGNI Neurosurgery at UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI MEDICAL CENTER, LLC in Cincinnati, Ohio

Job Description:

Title RN PATIENT NAVIGATOR

Location: UCMC

Department: UCGNI Neurosurgery

Hours: 40/week

Shift: 1st

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.

UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of employment.

Primary Purpose:

The Patient Navigator is an individual educated in nursing or social services that has acquired training, knowledge and clinical/social service skills in the management of neuroscience patients and the ability to navigate the complex academic health system. The PN will serve as a coordinator throughout the continuum of care and will assess the physical, psychological and social needs of neuroscience patients. This person provides consultation, collaboration, coordination and support to neuroscience patients as outlined below.Knowledge and Skills:

Years of Experience: A Minimum of three years of acute hospital experience is required.

Required Skills and Knowledge: Inherent ability to view the hospital experience through the eyes of patients and family members in order to anticipate their needs and concerns. Stellar human relations, public relations and communication skills. Evidence of continued professional growth. Strong working knowledge of hospital departments and how each affects patient throughput and satisfaction. Patient Contact: Demonstrates Knowledge and Skills necessary to modify care according to patients' age. Demonstrates the ability to identify normal and abnormal changes in the physical, psychological and emotional status of the age of patient populations served. Additional Information:Ability to work flexible hours as needed. Evidence of continuing professional growth and the ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships and constructive communications preferred. Self-starter with excellent written and communication skills is essential. Licenses and Cerifications: Licensure by the Ohio Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. Certification by a nationally recognized professional nursing organization preferred.