Nurse Navigator (RN) Interventional Radiology - Relocation Offered! at MEDSTAR HEALTH summary:
The Nurse Navigator in Interventional Radiology coordinates patient care, providing support and education to patients and families while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. This role ensures the delivery of culturally competent and evidence-based nursing while promoting nursing excellence. With no on-call or weekend duties, this hybrid position offers a unique opportunity for experienced nurses to impact patient care significantly.
General Summary of Position
Nurse Navigator (Interventional Radiology)
Are you an experienced nurse looking for a unique and rewarding opportunity? MedStar Health is seeking a patient-focused, committed Nurse Navigator to join our Interventional Radiology Team! As a member of the Division of Nursing's (DON), you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of patient care for our Interventional Radiology patient population!
Position Overview
The Nurse Navigator is responsible for the coordination of patient care across the continuum within the scope of nursing practice. The navigator educates/provides information and support to patients to guide and facilitate understanding of treatment plans. The Nurse Navigator oversees, directs, and provides holistic, culturally competent, and evidence-based nursing care. The Nurse Navigator is recognized as a professional role model and clinical expert and promotes a professional environment that supports nursing excellence and collaborative shared decision-making. This position is also hybrid and also has no on-call or weekends!
Key Responsibilities
Works with an interdisciplinary team throughout the continuum of care to develop and manage the plan of care for the patient.
Provides initial and continuing education related to specific disease process, associated treatment modality, and agreed plan of care for patient and family.
Acts as a liaison between patients, families, the health care team, community resources and other facilities to coordinate the provision of care.
Able to work as a part of an interdisciplinary team through open, frequent, and skilled verbal and written communication.
Must be flexible, demonstrate problem solving skills, proactively prioritize and demonstrates healthy coping mechanisms.
Why Join Us
Work with a highly skilled, motivated, and committed team of professionals dedicated to excellence.
Embrace a patient-centered approach and engage in multi-disciplinary collaboration.
Competitive Comprehensive Benefit Plan.
Associate's degree in Nursing required. Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred. For candidates hired with an Associate degree, employment with MedStar Wahington Hospital Center is contingent upon enrollment into an accredited BSN program within one (1) year of employment and continuing matriculation in the program to achieve a BSN within 5 years of the program start date. Proof of enrollment to be submitted to Nurse Leader.
Active DC RN License
3 or more years of progressively more responsible job-related nursing in a specialty area
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
If you are ready to make a significant impact on patient care and work in a cutting-edge environment, we invite you to apply for the Nurse Navigator position at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Join us in our mission to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities.
This position has a hiring range of $87,318 - $157,289
Keywords:
Nurse Navigator, Interventional Radiology, Patient Care, Nursing, Healthcare, Patient Education, Multidisciplinary Team, Culturally Competent Care, Evidence-Based Nursing, Nursing Excellence