Patient Navigator RN
hace 12 días
Spokane
Job DescriptionDescription: Now Hiring: Patient Navigator (RN) – Spokane Urology Empower Patients. Manage Clinical Care. Reclaim Your Weekends. Spokane Urology, the region’s longest-standing urology practice, is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our team as a Patient Navigator. This specialized role is designed for a clinical professional who excels in patient advocacy and possesses the technical precision required for medication dispensing and inventory management. The Impact You Will Make As a Patient Navigator, you are the bridge between diagnosis and recovery. You will: • Patient Advocacy & Education: Serve as the primary point of contact for patients, translating complex medical data into clear treatment paths and educating them on proper medication usage, dosage, and side effects., • Clinical Medication Dispensing: Accurately select, label, and hand prepackaged medications to patients under physician supervision., • Inventory & Compliance: Manage pharmaceutical supplies, including ordering, stocking, and performing quality control checks. You will maintain rigorous logs for controlled substances in compliance with state, federal, and DEA regulations., • Care Coordination: Collaborate with providers and surgical schedulers to ensure a seamless patient experience from initial diagnosis through the completion of the care path., • Technology Utilization: Use specialized in-office dispensing software to track inventory and process or bill prescriptions.Why Join Our Team?, • Elite Work-Life Balance: Stable Monday through Friday schedule (35–40 hours). No nights, no weekends, and no holidays., • Professional Environment: Work within a private practice setting where your clinical judgment and attention to detail are highly valued., • Competitive Compensation: $39.31 – $48.16 per hour, based on experience.Qualifications, • Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred)., • Licensure/Certification: Valid Washington State RN License and current BLS certification required. Pharmacy technician registration or certification is a significant advantage., • Experience: Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience. Experience in an In-Office Dispensary (IOD) setting is highly preferred., • Technical Skills: Deep understanding of pharmacology, state/federal dispensing regulations, and proficiency with EMR and dispensing software. GENERAL SUMMARY The Patient Navigator RN will assist in the assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of nursing care in accordance with facility, department, and professional nursing practice. The Navigator will be responsible for helping patients to understand their diagnosis, coordinate their treatment plans, and communicate with providers and staff. Using a combination of communication strategies, resources, and tools, the Navigator will assist patients to anticipate, identify, and achieve effective steps through the various treatment options available. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION/COMPETENCIES Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Guides patients and families through their healthcare experience, answers questions, provides education and helps them understand their diagnosis and treatment options., • Follows patients from date of diagnosis through the completion of the care-path to ensure all treatment options are explored., • Reviews prior patient history and provides updated information in the medical record in an appropriate time frame., • Reviews available information obtained by other health care team members, internal and external., • Communicates problems with workflow, failure to understand directions or procedures, conflicts and other concerns encountered to the manager or director of clinical services., • Collaborates with surgical scheduling department regarding patient preparation, required clearances, review and reporting of abnormal pretesting results and complex issues relating to the procedure., • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies., • RN License and certification as required by state., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills., • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail., • Ability to build relationships with patients and display empathy and compassion to patients., • Knowledge in healthcare systems operations such as EMR., • Skill in using computer programs and applications including Microsoft Office., • Complies with HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality. Requirements: EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Graduate of an accredited nursing program required. BSN preferred. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 2 years' previous clinical experience. REQUIRED TRAVEL N/A PHYSICAL DEMANDS Carrying Weight Frequency 1-25 lbs. Frequent from 34% to 66% 26-50 lbs. Occasionally from 2% to 33% Pushing/Pulling Frequency 1-25 lbs. Seldom, up to 2% 100 + lbs. Seldom, up to 2% Lifting - Height, Weight Frequency Floor to Chest, 1 -25 lbs. Occasional: from 2% to 33% Floor to Chest, 26-50 lbs. Seldom: up to 2% Floor to Waist, 1-25 lbs. Occasional: from 2% to 33% Floor to Waist, 26-50 lbs. Seldom: up to 2%