Nurse Navigator - FFCHC

Job description

A Day in the Life The navigator functions in an organized and time conscious manner using effective customer service and interpersonal skills at all times. The Nurse Navigator will act as a liaison between patients, professional staff and physicians by providing care management and care coordination for adult patients, with complex conditions, with complex social needs, and education needs. Serves in an expanded health care role to collaborate with primary care providers, specialists, members of the health care team, and patients/families to ensure the delivery of quality, efficient, and cost-effective health care services. Assesses plans, implements, coordinates, monitors and evaluates all options and services with the goal of optimizing the patient’s health status and decreasing hospital and emergency room utilization. Integrates evidence-based clinical guidelines and protocols, in the development of individualized care plans that are patient-centric, promoting quality and efficiency in the delivery of health care What’s Required Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan. Bachelor of Science degree in nursing preferred. Previous experience in Pre-Admission Testing, Case Management or clinical experience relevant to patient population being served is necessary. Experience in complex chronic disease management preferred Bachelor of Science degree in nursing preferred Five years' (5) experience as an RN preferred Are you Munson Material? Apply today! Will split time between Annual Wellness Visits and Care Management Munson Healthcare requires all employees be vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella. MHC also requires all employees to receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption. Location: 550 Munson Ave., Traverse City, MI Schedule: 40 Hours Weekly: Full Time: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Will split time between Annual Wellness Visits and Care Management More Than Just Care, It’s Community Imagine doing meaningful work in a place where people vacation. That’s life at Munson Healthcare - northern Michigan’s largest healthcare system, with eight award-winning community hospitals serving over half a million residents across 29 counties. If you want a career in healthcare and a lifestyle most people only dream about – with freshwater lakes, scenic trails, charming downtowns, a vibrant arts scene, and endless outdoor adventures - you might just be Munson Material. To us, that means teammates who live by our values of excellence, teamness, positivity, creativity, and a commitment to creating exceptional experiences for our patients and each other. Join a team that delivers outstanding care in one of the most beautiful regions in the country. Invested in You Grow: Tuition reimbursement, in-person and online development, and access to our career hub to help you advance. Thrive: Full benefits, paid holidays, generous PTO, employee discounts, and free individual retirement counseling. Be Well: Free wellness platform for you and your family, plus personalized support for personal or family challenges. Be Heard: Share your ideas and help shape the way we work through improvement huddles, employee surveys, and town hall meetings