Job Information
HCA Healthcare Lung Nurse Navigator in Charleston, South Carolina
Description
Introduction
This navigation position is based out of Trident Medical Center and focuses on Lung patients.
Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Lung Nurse Navigator with Trident Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!
Benefits
Trident Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the Trident Medical Center family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Lung Nurse Navigator to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!
Job Summary and Qualifications
As a Nurse Navigator, you will function as a member of the multidisciplinary team and serve as an advocate and educator for patients with all types of medical conditions. You will be responsible for supporting patients through complex healthcare environments for the optimization of care and outcomes. You will facilitate patient follow-up through coaching, information transfer, and communication to improve continuity of care, enhance the medical management of complex diseases, and streamline the intervention process. You will also guide patients and families through the healthcare system by assisting with access issues to expedite the timeliness of care and treatment. You will achieve this goal by building relationships with patients and physicians, coordinating the defined plan of care, assisting with appointments, assisting in resolving barriers, providing education, and connecting with community resources. You will also assume responsibility and accountability for the management of resources to achieve efficient, high-quality outcomes for patients, including support with interdisciplinary and cross-facility coverage and collaboration. You are responsible for timely data collection that promotes tracking of the navigation program performance in line with HCA Healthcare, division, and facility goals (growth, quality, practice guidelines, etc).
What you will do in this role:
Serves as a patient advocate
Assesses the patient’s medical and psychosocial needs as they pertain to their primary medical or surgical condition for navigation
Uses appropriate tools to identify patient needs and barriers to care and provides access to potential resolutions
Identifies health disparities and assists in the removal of these disparities
Provides appropriate education, outreach, and support to patients and families. Ensures the patient is empowered to manage his/her healthcare needs 1 Job Description
Provides healthcare system guidance and promotes adherence to recommended treatment throughout the care pathway
Supports providers by assisting patients and/or families in understanding their diagnosis, treatment options, and the resources available, including education, clinical research studies (as applicable), and technological advances
Provides education/connection to community and external resources, such as access to supportive care, financial support, and return to work
Streamlines process for patients by assisting with appointment scheduling in a compliant manner
Ensures the organization of appointments and explains the sequence of treatments
Ensures smooth transitions between care modalities, facilities, and providers
Facilitates patient movement through the appropriate clinical pathway and collaborates with physicians to ensure patient compliance
Reinforces patient-specific teaching as defined by the patient’s provider
Conducts follow-up conversations with patients and communicates any concerns, changes, or social needs to the appropriate physician or other care provider
Attends and participates in Multidisciplinary Meetings (MDM) and/or other care planning conferences, as required by the navigation program
Ensures appropriate patient data is available, including assessment and documentation
Educates the patient and family regarding planned procedures, medications, and treatments
What you will need in this role:
1-3 years of experience in Nursing – Required
3+ years of experience as a Nurse Navigator and/or patient educator in service line – Preferred
Education
Associate’s Degree in Nursing required
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred
Licenses and Certifications
Basic Cardiac Life Support (preferred if remote position) – Required
Registered Nurse - Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state in which he or she practices, in accordance with law and regulation. – Required
"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Lung Nurse Navigator opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.