$1,500 SIGN ON BONUS! Care Navigation Nurse Coordinator (must live in N. Chicago area)
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The Care Navigation Nurse Coordinator promotes quality patient care, ongoing clinical problem solving and customer support for Fresenius Health Partners (FHP) Care Navigation population by providing guidance, support, care coordination, education and other care coordination functions as defined by the pertinent program as assigned while acting as the subject matter expert and resource for patients and caregivers, non-clinical Care Navigation staff, dialysis staff, physicians and other health care professionals. Services are generally provided telephonically but there may be programs where on site visits to clinics, medical offices, hospitals and/or patient homes are required. Programs principally include the Care Navigation Unit but could extend to other Company care management program.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND
Responsibilities:
Utilize clinical judgment, independent analysis, critical thinking, time management and detailed knowledge of the Care Navigation Program to facilitate the coordination of care for patients assigned to the Care Navigation unit.
Collaborate with clinical and non-clinical staff and other members of the patient's health care team to develop an individual plan of care to facilitate an immediate action plan to meet the patient's current needs.
Communicate and coordinate with patient, appropriate members of patient's health care team in developing, executing and reviewing results of care coordination efforts.
Collect, review and employ all pertinent medical information available from but not limited to FMC clinical systems, care management notes, hospital discharge information, physician clinical information and patient reported health status.
Assess patient condition, in conjunction with clinic staff, such as the discovery of unreported medical or social conditions or changes at home that may lead to adverse outcomes and ensures that these are referred to appropriate sources for attention.
Maintain and update related software/tracking logs of patients in the Care Navigation Program to manage and record required information and data.
Evaluate program processes and makes recommendations to management that will improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the program.
Maintain the integrity of Protected Health Information (PHI).
Comply with all departmental required data collection and auditing activities, participates in quality improvement activities and participates in project-based work.
Maintain current knowledge of the departmental program software and the Company's clinical information systems.
Improve job related capabilities through continuing education, professional seminars and technical workshops
Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.
Other duties as assigned.
Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, preferred
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
2
years' nursing experience required. Dialysis nursing experience preferred but not required.
Must have an active, unrestricted driver's license.
Up to 75% travel required.
Must exhibit leadership skills and behaviors and be able to collaborate with both clinical and non-clinical team members to facilitate desired care coordination outcome.
Clear and persuasive patient communication skills.
Previous successful call center, problem solving and budgeting experience, preferred
Excellent verbal, written and meeting presentation skills
Successful project management, preferred
Excellent analytical and leadership skills
Proficient in word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation and email applications.
Organized and detail oriented with a strong bias for follow-up and problem resolution
Proven ability to be a team player.
EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
. Apply now!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The Care Navigation Nurse Coordinator promotes quality patient care, ongoing clinical problem solving and customer support for Fresenius Health Partners (FHP) Care Navigation population by providing guidance, support, care coordination, education and other care coordination functions as defined by the pertinent program as assigned while acting as the subject matter expert and resource for patients and caregivers, non-clinical Care Navigation staff, dialysis staff, physicians and other health care professionals. Services are generally provided telephonically but there may be programs where on site visits to clinics, medical offices, hospitals and/or patient homes are required. Programs principally include the Care Navigation Unit but could extend to other Company care management program.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND
Responsibilities:
Utilize clinical judgment, independent analysis, critical thinking, time management and detailed knowledge of the Care Navigation Program to facilitate the coordination of care for patients assigned to the Care Navigation unit.
Collaborate with clinical and non-clinical staff and other members of the patient's health care team to develop an individual plan of care to facilitate an immediate action plan to meet the patient's current needs.
Communicate and coordinate with patient, appropriate members of patient's health care team in developing, executing and reviewing results of care coordination efforts.
Collect, review and employ all pertinent medical information available from but not limited to FMC clinical systems, care management notes, hospital discharge information, physician clinical information and patient reported health status.
Assess patient condition, in conjunction with clinic staff, such as the discovery of unreported medical or social conditions or changes at home that may lead to adverse outcomes and ensures that these are referred to appropriate sources for attention.
Maintain and update related software/tracking logs of patients in the Care Navigation Program to manage and record required information and data.
Evaluate program processes and makes recommendations to management that will improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the program.
Maintain the integrity of Protected Health Information (PHI).
Comply with all departmental required data collection and auditing activities, participates in quality improvement activities and participates in project-based work.
Maintain current knowledge of the departmental program software and the Company's clinical information systems.
Improve job related capabilities through continuing education, professional seminars and technical workshops
Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.
Other duties as assigned.
Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, preferred
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
2
years' nursing experience required. Dialysis nursing experience preferred but not required.
Must have an active, unrestricted driver's license.
Up to 75% travel required.
Must exhibit leadership skills and behaviors and be able to collaborate with both clinical and non-clinical team members to facilitate desired care coordination outcome.
Clear and persuasive patient communication skills.
Previous successful call center, problem solving and budgeting experience, preferred
Excellent verbal, written and meeting presentation skills
Successful project management, preferred
Excellent analytical and leadership skills
Proficient in word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation and email applications.
Organized and detail oriented with a strong bias for follow-up and problem resolution
Proven ability to be a team player.
EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
. Apply now!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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