Kootenai Health
Clinical Navigator
Kootenai Health, Coeur D Alene, Idaho, United States, 83814
Clinical Navigator
Position Summary:
Assists patients in understanding their diagnosis, treatment options and the resources available.
Responsibilities:Serves as an essential link between patients and all other medical staffFacilitates appointments for consults and support services within established service standards, including social workers, dietitians and physiciansCoordinates multidisciplinary planning conferences, develops concise patient summaries for use by the care team and documents recommendations made utilizing standardized care protocols in accordance with nationally recognized care guidelinesDevelops patient education programs and toolsFollows patients throughout the care continuum, including inpatient admissions and collaborates with inpatient care management resourcesAdheres to established productivity benchmarks; identifies opportunities to reduce the cost of careResponsible for outreach efforts to establish and maintain positive working relationships with medical staffPerforms other related duties as assignedFamiliar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the fieldRelies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goalsRegular and predictable attendance is an essential job functionCompetent to meet age specific needs of the unit assignedRequirements and Minimum Qualifications:
BSN required; MSN preferredGraduate of a nationally accredited nursing programLicensed as a RN by the Idaho Board of Nursing OR licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure OR current RN licensure from a state participating in the "multi-state privilege to practice" compact with IdahoMinimum of 3 years of relevant nursing experience requiredCertification within specialty area required within one year of meeting qualificationsMust complete KH BLS during orientation periodWorking Conditions:
Must be able to maintain a standing positionTypical equipment used in a clinical jobRepetitive movementsAbout Kootenai Health
Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed health care organization, serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as both an employer and a health care provider. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions including being recognized as a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence.
As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:
100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for full-time employees. Part-time employees pay only a small portion a month for medical, dental, and vision coverage. Benefits start 1st of the month following 30 days of employmentA tuition assistance program available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for itKootenai Health will match your contributions in a defined contribution 457 retirement plan based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent. Kootenai Health will contribute an amount equal to two percent of your gross earningsCompetitive salaries with night, weekend and PRN shift differentialsAn award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars and coachingEmployees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, various cell phone carriers, and moreRobust and interactive employee bonus program, utilize our mobile ERIN app to alert employees to new positions, make referrals and track your bonusesAnd much more
If you strive to be an integral part of a high-quality healthcare system like Kootenai Health, we want to meet you!
Apply today! Please reach out to Recruiter or Front Desk with any questions.
Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.
Position Summary:
Assists patients in understanding their diagnosis, treatment options and the resources available.
Responsibilities:Serves as an essential link between patients and all other medical staffFacilitates appointments for consults and support services within established service standards, including social workers, dietitians and physiciansCoordinates multidisciplinary planning conferences, develops concise patient summaries for use by the care team and documents recommendations made utilizing standardized care protocols in accordance with nationally recognized care guidelinesDevelops patient education programs and toolsFollows patients throughout the care continuum, including inpatient admissions and collaborates with inpatient care management resourcesAdheres to established productivity benchmarks; identifies opportunities to reduce the cost of careResponsible for outreach efforts to establish and maintain positive working relationships with medical staffPerforms other related duties as assignedFamiliar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the fieldRelies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goalsRegular and predictable attendance is an essential job functionCompetent to meet age specific needs of the unit assignedRequirements and Minimum Qualifications:
BSN required; MSN preferredGraduate of a nationally accredited nursing programLicensed as a RN by the Idaho Board of Nursing OR licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure OR current RN licensure from a state participating in the "multi-state privilege to practice" compact with IdahoMinimum of 3 years of relevant nursing experience requiredCertification within specialty area required within one year of meeting qualificationsMust complete KH BLS during orientation periodWorking Conditions:
Must be able to maintain a standing positionTypical equipment used in a clinical jobRepetitive movementsAbout Kootenai Health
Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed health care organization, serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as both an employer and a health care provider. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions including being recognized as a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence.
As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:
100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for full-time employees. Part-time employees pay only a small portion a month for medical, dental, and vision coverage. Benefits start 1st of the month following 30 days of employmentA tuition assistance program available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for itKootenai Health will match your contributions in a defined contribution 457 retirement plan based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent. Kootenai Health will contribute an amount equal to two percent of your gross earningsCompetitive salaries with night, weekend and PRN shift differentialsAn award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars and coachingEmployees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, various cell phone carriers, and moreRobust and interactive employee bonus program, utilize our mobile ERIN app to alert employees to new positions, make referrals and track your bonusesAnd much more
If you strive to be an integral part of a high-quality healthcare system like Kootenai Health, we want to meet you!
Apply today! Please reach out to Recruiter or Front Desk with any questions.
Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.