Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Care / Lung Navigator

Job Description:

Responsible for organizing and providing nursing care to patients through the process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. Delegates aspects of care to other nursing personnel based upon their licensure, preparation and job descriptions. Contributes to the meeting of the mission and goals of the facility and Essentia, and meets the requirements of the Joint Commission if applicable and/or other federal, state and local regulatory or accrediting agencies. Responsible for care coordination, patient education, and decision-making support for patients. Serves as a single point of contact for referring physicians, patients, and caregivers to provide resources and assistance with accessing clinical and supportive care services offered within Essentia and in the community. Participates in conferences and committees, assisting the entire care team in developing optimal care plans for each individual. Collaborates with other service providers/organizations and community supporters in providing patient education and outreach.For staff working in Pap Navigator RN team Under Quality Department:RN responsible for monitoring cervical cancer screening results and implementing guidelines for management with provider supervision and direction. Job responsibilities may be performed off-site (a non-Essentia health site).For staff working in Lung Navigator RN team Under Quality Department:RN responsible for monitoring Lung Nodule and Incidental screening results and implementing guidelines for management with provider supervision and direction. Job responsibilities may be performed off-site (a non-Essentia health site).