Nurse Navigator 1 (H)
Core
Initial point of contact for patients entering the health system, ensuring timely scheduling of first appointments and coordinating care throughout the continuum.
Role type
Nurse Navigator
Builds
Patient care continuum and appointment scheduling
Domain
Healthcare / Obstetrics & Gynecology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Triage, medical record review, barrier assessment, patient education, counseling, multidisciplinary collaboration, holistic evaluation, mentorship, policy implementation
Preferred skills
Learning agility, teamwork, technical proficiency, communication
Technologies
Office software, relevant computer applications
Responsibilities
Triages new patient appointments to appropriate providers; reviews outside medical records; 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; maintains professional knowledge through continuing education.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC