Initiates communication with patients to discuss procedures, processes, and resources.
Efficiently documents medical information using the appropriate forms and/or electronic applications. Utilizes EPIC to gather data as appropriate documenting all patient interactions. Maintains and reviews patient records. Tracks interventions and outcomes.
Guides patients through the health care system. Connects patients to community and social support services. Assists patient in selecting educational programs.
Evaluation of patients to determine that program specific criteria is met.
Triages and refers incoming telephone calls.
Oversees appointment scheduling. Maintains timely flow of patients.
Verify benefits and obtain authorizations. Contact insurance companies to conduct and complete benefit investigations.
Delegates tasks and duties in the direction and coordination of health care team members, patient care and department activities in accordance with the Kansas State Nurse Practice Act.
Self-directed and purposeful in seeking the necessary knowledge and skills to enhance professionalism in order to provide high-quality care.
Participates in system wide/department patient care quality improvement activities as well as standards development
Demonstrates knowledge of the Kansas State Nurse Practice Act and follows the statutes and regulations therein
Required for All Jobs
Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
Performs other duties as assigned
Patient Facing Options
Position is Patient Facing
Remote Work Guidelines
Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
Abide by Stormont Vail's Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.
Remote Work Capability
Hybrid
Scope
No Supervisory Responsibility
No Budget Responsibility
Physical Demands
Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour
Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour
Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour
Crouching: Rarely less than 1 hour
Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour
Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours
Feeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours
Grasp
Benefits
Health insuranceVision insuranceRemote work options
Additional Information
Position Status:
Full time Shift:
First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America) Hours per week:
40 Job Information
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
A Brief Overview
The Navigator functions as a coordinator for patients through an episode of care. The Navigator collaborates with surgeons, primary care providers, rehabilitation specialist, and other health team members to provide high-quality care for surgical patients following established standards and practices. The delivery of professional nursing care at Stormont-Vail Health is guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring and the theory of Shared Governance, both of which are congruent with the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
Education Qualifications
Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
Experience Qualifications
3 years Professional Nursing experience. Preferred
3 years Experience related to department specialty. Preferred
Skills and Abilities
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from physicians, patients, co-workers and the general public.
Professional nursing theory and practice to give and evaluate patient care: - Medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care - Common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment
Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in the mathematical diagram form and deal with several abstracts and concrete variables.
Applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide on-going patient care.
Developing and maintaining department quality assurances.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.
Licenses and Certifications
Registered Nurse - KSBN Required
Stormontvail · Topeka, KS