Nurse Navigator
Core
Provides proactive clinical navigation and coordination for new and complex rheumatology patients throughout the care continuum, focusing on pre-visit chart preparation, barrier identification, and multidisciplinary coordination.
Role type
Nurse Navigator (Rheumatology)
Builds
Patient care continuity and treatment plan completion for complex rheumatology cases
Domain
Healthcare / Rheumatology
Required skills
Clinical chart preparation, barrier identification, multidisciplinary coordination, patient education, workflow leadership, clinical escalation, care continuity management, quality improvement support
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Performs clinical chart preparation for new rheumatology patients by reviewing referral documentation, medical records, lab results, and imaging; Identifies missing records or documentation needed for effective evaluation; Assesses barriers to care and coordinates resources for timely access; Provides high-level care coordination for complex patients requiring multidisciplinary management; Serves as clinical liaison among patients, caregivers, providers, and external facilities; Leads day-to-day workflow of Patient Navigators including prioritization and assignment of tasks; Reviews unresolved cases to determine appropriate level of intervention; Collaborates with APRNs and physicians on complex clinical coordination needs; Monitors navigation worklists to promote closed-loop resolution; Supports quality-improvement activities related to new-patient readiness and care continuity
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC