Post-Acute Long-Term Care Nurse Navigator at The Staff Pad summary:
The Post-Acute Long-Term Care Nurse Navigator is a crucial role dedicated to coordinating patient care within skilled nursing facilities to ensure high-quality service for patients and their families. This position involves advocating for patients, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and educating staff, all while maintaining strong relationships within the healthcare continuum. The ideal candidate has extensive nursing experience and is committed to improving patient outcomes and satisfaction through effective care coordination and process improvements.
Job Description: Post-Acute Long-Term Care Nurse Navigator
The Staff Pad has partnered with a client in Montana who has a vision to be the gold standard for Healthcare. We are searching for a Post-Acute Long-Term Care Nurse Navigator to support the organizations mission. This entrepreneurial and inspiring leader will play a crucial role in coordinating patient care within skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) while ensuring the highest quality of service for patients and their families.
Responsibilities:
Advocate for patients and facilitate their journey through the healthcare continuum, improving satisfaction and outcomes.
Travel to local SNF facilities regularly to ensure continuity of care and build strong relationships with care teams.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create and implement individualized care plans.
Coordinate outpatient and virtual visits, ensuring timely scheduling of appointments and diagnostic procedures.
Maintain accurate documentation in patient EMRs and manage communication between SNF staff and providers.
Educate and support SNF staff on standard operations and care-related topics.
Identify improvement opportunities within care processes and implement strategies to enhance patient experiences.
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Requirements
Qualifications:
Minimum of 3-5 years of nursing experience, with at least one year in acute care preferred.
Graduate of an accredited nursing school; BSN preferred.
Current Montana RN license and BLS certification required.
Excellent communication, time management, and collaboration skills.
PandoLogic. Category:Healthcare, Keywords:Nursing Care Coordinator, Location:Helena, MT-59604
Keywords:
Post-Acute Care, Long-Term Care, Nurse Navigator, Patient Advocacy, Healthcare Coordination, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Care Plans, Nursing Management, Patient Education