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RN-Nurse Navigator-Stroke Program - Bridgeport, CT, United States - Yale-New Haven Health
Description
Overview
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values.
These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
At Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient's specific needs.
We strive to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home and provide health care in a setting where patients are at the center of their care team.
All employees of Bridgeport Hospital are part of the patients care team and contribute to the team approach of promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care and work to provide quality improvement in the care provided to their patients.
The Nurse Navigator facilitates the multidisciplinary clinical system resulting in exceptional patient care and clinical outcomes.The Nurse Navigator is involved with patients, families and staff members across the entire stroke care continuum - from pre-hospital, Emergency Department, Intensive Care Units, recovery care units, to discharge planning and follow-up calls, outpatient clinics, and community outreach events.
The Nurse Navigator improves patient preparedness for treatment through education and psychosocial support while also facilitating interaction between patients, their physician(s) and referrals as appropriate.
The Nurse Navigator assists in the development of appropriate educational materials and program monitoring to promote coordination of care and patient satisfaction.
The Nurse Navigator assists the clinical and leadership team with program development, expansion and successful achievement of programmatic goals.EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities
1 Assists with all clinical and administrate aspects, initiatives and responsibilities associated with the Stroke program.
1.1 Assists physician leadership with ongoing management of the Stroke Program.
1.2 Assists nursing leadership with the development, ongoing management, quality and outcomes of the Stroke Program.
1.3 Serves as a clinical leader and role model for the Stroke Program.
1.4 Maintains excellent understanding of medical knowledge regarding cardiovascular and neurological disease entities.
1.5 In collaboration with the medical team, coordinates the clinical care of patients with neurological strokes and/or diseases.
1.6 Maintains knowledge of evidence-based medicine.
1.7 Assesses patient and family understanding of patient condition, goals of care and ongoing management.
1.8 Provides patients and families with education regarding their disease process, medications, treatment and plan of care.
1.9 Works with Care Management to ensure efficient transition of care to rehabilitation facilities and/or community healthcare agencies.
1.10 Provides concurrent review of interventions in accordance with clinical practice guidelines and confers with providers regarding recommended interventions. Participates in daily stroke and/or transition of care rounds as required.
1.11 As a member of the stroke team, assists with establishing protocols and guidelines for the treatment of acute stroke.
2.2 Serves as an essential link between patients and all other care providers.
2.3 As a member of the Stroke Committee and its subcommittees, continuously monitors and measures progress of interventions and outcomes.
2.5 Facilitates the assessment, initiation and evaluation of patient and family education.
2.6 Enhances the patient/family quality pf life through assessment, teaching, communication, emotional support, spiritual support and the practice of family centered care.
2.7 Participates in multidisciplinary conferences as it relates to Get With The Guidelines Stroke guidelines for discussion and incorporates into treatment planning.
2.9 Responsible for outreach efforts establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with physicians, nurses, social workers, rehab services, etc.
2.10 Assists with planning and implementation of a safe discharge and transition of care.
2.11 Maintains responsibility for post-discharge phone calls at various intervals per program standards and follows up as appropriate.
2.12 Conducts follow up calls related to patient satisfaction; identifies trends and reports to selected committees in the hospital. Develops and implements corrective action as required.
3.2 Assists with preparing all necessary certification and recertification documents and remains current with stroke center regulatory guidelines, changes and updates.
4.2 Assists in achieving objectives for the Stroke Center and supports an action plan to accomplish set goals.
4.3 Assists with educating staff regarding the Stroke Program's quality improvement process.
4.4 Participates in continuous performance improvement activities.
4.5 Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to develop comprehensive plans to systematically document indications, appropriateness, complications and success of treatment.
4.6 Assists Stroke Coordinator with data collections and maintenance.
4.7 Supports YNHH High Reliability organization initiative.
5.2 Participates in stroke and neurovascular health awareness programs.
5.3 Coordinates and provides community education on stroke awareness prevention and treatment.
5.4 Assists with providing education to community providers and emergency responders.
5.5 Function as a resource for providers and community agencies.
5.6 Functions as a clinical resource for residents and nursing staff maximizing opportunities in the clinical setting for informal education of staff, patients and families.
6.2 Documents all patient and family interactions in the electronic medical record according to established protocols.
6.3 Utilizes the navigator flowsheet for the documentation of the multidisciplinary plan of care and achievement of patient goals.
6.4 As requested, completes patient contact log daily to accurately reflect outreach activity.
Qualifications
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in Nursing required; Master's degree in Nursing or Healthcare preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
Three (3) to five (5) years' experience in acute care, neuroscience rehabilitation or healthcare management required.
Experience in a combination of the following will be considered:
clinical care, clinical process improvement, outcomes management, case management and physician relations. Knowledge and understanding of standards related to the Joint Commission certification process and "Get With The Guidelines-Stroke" preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
SPECIAL SKILLS:
Candidate must be able to thrive in a fast paced, complex academic medical environment where the Nurse Navigator works as a valued member of the multidisciplinary team.
Must have the ability to develop relationships and work collaboratively and effectively in partnership with patients, families, physicians, clinical staff, hospital departments, community, and outside organizations.
Must have excellent assessment, communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage and follow through on multiple priorities. Excellent critical thinking , analysis and assessment skills for successful process improvement planning and monitoring. Proficient in computer and data management.Must be flexible and able to quickly transition to needed roles across various care settings as described in the transition of care venues.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION Connecticut RN license required; BLS and ACLS certification required; SCRN certification within four years of hire.YNHHS Requisition ID
115410
