Sutter Health

Nurse Navigator

Sutter Health$180K — $252K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
  • RN-Registered Nurse of California
  • BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
  • ONS Foundations of Oncology Nursing Practice within 90 days (if less than 1 year with oncology experience)
  • 5 years recent relevant experience
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including Excel and Word

Responsibilities

  • Provide individualized assistance to patients and families in navigating the health care system
  • Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to manage patient care
  • Educate patients and serve as a primary contact for care-related inquiries
  • Facilitate shared decision-making and patient engagement
  • Develop and implement navigation activities for improved patient outcomes
  • Address patients' communication and health literacy needs
  • Promote positive outcomes for patients and the Sutter Health care system

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Supportive work environment with a focus on patient care
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Emphasis on collaborative healthcare practices
  • Involvement in strategic clinical initiatives
Full Job Description
Organization:
SMCS-Sutter Med Center - Sacramento

Position Overview:
A professional registered nurse (RN) who offers individualized assistance to patients, families and caregivers to help overcome health care system barriers. Enhances the patient experience and improves the clinical outcome for patients by providing a seamless navigation process throughout the continuum of care. Responsible for collaborating with physicians and members of the interdisciplinary teams to triage, coordinate, and consistently manage patient care by educating the patient and serving as a point of contact for patients and families. Participates in strategic initiatives within the clinical program or service line to include developing, implementing and monitoring navigation activities and sustainability, facilitates shared decision making and patient engagement by forming trusting relationships and addressing patients' communication and health literacy needs, while helping them integrate their values and preferences into treatment decisions. Works for and promotes positive outcomes for patients, providers and the Sutter health care system.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

RN-Registered Nurse of California

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

DEPARTMENT REQUIRED CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

Department, Oncology: ONS Foundations of Oncology Nursing Practice within 90 days (if less than 1 year with oncology experience)

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

5 years recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of medical terminology required.

Ability to ensure follow through with responsibilities and communicate with a varied level of health care staff.

Knowledge of third-party reimbursement helpful.

Verbal and written communication skills.

Microsoft Office software experience required, including Excel and Word

Job Shift:
Days

Schedule:
Full Time

Shift Hours:
8

Days of the Week:
Variable

Weekend Requirements:
Every other Weekend

Benefits:
Yes

Unions:
No

Position Status:
Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:
40

Employee Status:
Regular

Pay Range is $86.60 to $121.23 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

About Sutter Health

Sutter Health is a not-for-profit health system in Northern California, headquartered in Sacramento. It includes doctors, hospitals and other health care services in more than 100 Northern California cities and towns. Major service lines of Sutter Health-affiliated hospitals include cardiac care, women’s and children’s services, cancer care, orthopedics and advanced patient safety technology.
Learn more about Sutter Health
Size
58,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1981

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