RN - NURSE NAVIGATOR

UHS$80K — $121K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in nursing.
  • Current D.C. Licensure as a registered nurse or evidence of application for licensure in D.C.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience as a registered nurse.
  • Experience in public health or health/patient education preferred.
  • Ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date records/data.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate care for thoracic surgery patients to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Manage daily operations of the GW low-dose lung cancer screening CT program.
  • Perform prescreening and screening for the LDCT program.
  • Conduct shared decision making (SDM) counseling when necessary.
  • Arrange smoking cessation counseling for eligible patients.
  • Schedule LDCT scans and ensure timely communication of results.
  • Review high-risk patients with the Chief of Thoracic Surgery or designee.

Benefits

  • Supportive work environment aligned with the values of GW Medicine.
  • Opportunities for community outreach involvement.
  • Access to a comprehensive health and safety framework for caregivers and patients.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

The Nurse Navigator coordinates care to meet optimal outcomes for thoracic surgery patients across the care continuum. Within the Division of Thoracic Surgery, the Navigator coordinates referrals from providers and healthcare facilities, provides patient education, and serves as a resource for colleagues.

Within the Division of Thoracic Surgery, the Lung Cancer Screening Nurse Navigator manages the daily operations of the GW low-dose screening CT program.

Qualifications

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.

Lung Cancer Screening
  • Manager for the GW Medicine Lung Cancer Screening Program
  • Keep up-to-date records/data for the program.
  • Perform all prescreening and screening for the LDCT program. Referrals are obtained from the 1-855-GWLUNGS hotline, via the EMR (Epic), and direct from providers.
  • Responsible for the shared decision making (SDM) counseling if not performed by the referring provider.
  • Offer and arrange smoking cessation counseling when appropriate.
  • Place LDCT scan orders and schedule the exam within our allotted slots.
  • Ensure results are sent to the referring provider and patient.
  • Review high-risk patients (LungRads 3 or 4) with Chief of Thoracic Surgery or designee.
  • Assist the Division staff with community outreach efforts as appropriate.
  • Assists the Clinical Nurse Navigator as needed.
  • Supports the vision, mission, and values of GW Medicine.
  • Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
Salary: $80,704 - $121,077

Minimum Qualifications

Education
  • Bachelor's in nursing.
  • Current D.C. Licensure as a registered nurse or evidence of application for licensure in D.C.
Experience
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience as a registered nurse.
  • Experience in public health or health/patient education preferred.
Physical Requirements
  • Walk, stand, and reach above the shoulder frequently in an office setting.
  • Regularly exposed to healthcare settings that may require personal protective equipment.
  • Requires manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, copier machine, and other equipment.

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