Nurse Navigator 1 (H)
Core
Initial point of contact for patients entering the health system, assuring timely scheduling of first appointments, coordinating care after the first appointment, and supporting patients throughout the care continuum.
Role type
Nurse Navigator
Builds
Patient care continuum and appointment scheduling
Domain
Healthcare / Patient Navigation
Required skills
Triage, medical record review, barrier assessment, patient education, counseling, collaboration, holistic evaluation, mentoring, policy implementation
Preferred skills
Learning agility, technical proficiency
Technologies
Office software, relevant computer applications
Responsibilities
Triages new patient appointments to appropriate providers; reviews outside medical records for scheduling; assesses barriers to care and refers to support services; educates patients on treatment plans; counsels on positive health practices; collaborates with multidisciplinary teams; performs holistic evaluations; mentors healthcare professionals as a preceptor.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC