Nurse Navigator - Trauma Services (FT Days)

Company: Mercy
Location: Springfield
Posted on: January 25, 2025

Job Description:

Overview: The Nurse Navigator is responsible for coordinating the care of patients with burn injuries. This role includes providing education and support to patients, family, staff and caregivers. The goals of this position include improving patient care and flow, eliminating barriers and improving the overall patient experience by connecting the patient and family with appropriate resources and services.Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of three years nursing experience
• Preferred Experience: Prefer 3 years of critical care or ER experience.
• Required Education: Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program
• Preferred Education: BSN preferred
• Certifications: BLS/CPR requirement
• Other: Critical thinking and problem-solving skills; assessment skills to include the assessment of biopsychosocial needs; the ability to plan and organize time; The ability to effectively utilize resources to meet patient needs. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Must have excellent organization skills and able to stay focused and manage multiple responsibilities. Able to work in stressful condition with a positive attitude. Proficient computer skills.
• Preferred Other: Public speaking skills, easily understands and integrates new information regarding computer databases, and medical information and protocols. We Offer Great Benefits:Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

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