FIND Nurse Navigator FIND Program Mid-Atlantic Location-Remote Opportunity
About the position Responsibilities • Contact patients with incidental and/or unexpected findings to offer follow-up options. • Provide personalized nurse navigation interventions to patients requesting additional information or referrals. • Assess patient educational levels and barriers to learning that may impede care. • Ensure efficient use of provider time by recommending appropriate follow-up intervals and avoiding duplicate requests. • Assist primary care providers (PCPs) in ensuring patients receive appropriate follow-up care. • Obtain additional imaging only at the specific request of the PCP. • Educate patients on the follow-up process and direct them to the correct provider. • Utilize software programs to track daily and periodic assignments. • Maintain communication with colleagues in the Incidental Finding program and Radiology and Oncology departments. • Identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution. Requirements • Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. • Three to five years of progressive clinical nursing experience. • Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan. • Problem-solving skills and ability to initiate creative solutions. • Demonstrated ability to navigate various software applications effectively. • Effective communication skills with medical staff and other health providers. • Working knowledge of Radiology procedures, protocols, and processes (preferred). • Knowledge of Windows-based programs. • Effective organizational skills. • Personal presence characterized by honesty, integrity, and caring. Nice-to-haves • Working knowledge of Radiology procedures, protocols, and processes. Apply tot his job