Nurse Navigator, Lawrence GI Consultants, FT Days

    

   

Schedule: Full-time Monday to Friday days

Sign on bonus: $5,000   

Something special starts here.

You can’t define it, but you know it when you see it: the difference between an average life and the good life. When your cup is full – with joy, purpose and lifelong health – it shows. At LMH Health, we are all about healthy people, healthy communities and healthy futures, and that makes us your destination for an exceptional career. From flexible, work-life harmony to competitive pay and great advancement potential, find everything you’re looking for at LMH Health.   

You'll find everything you’re looking for at LMH Health:   

·            Join a team that cares about the community   

·            Tuition reimbursement to support continuing education   

·            Professional development and recognition   

·            Excellent benefits   

We’re looking for you.   

The Nurse Navigator manages high-risk patients to ensure optimal health outcomes and achieve quality measures. Patient’s needs are coordinated with the office to assess knowledge of deficits related to self-care, provide disease management coaching, identify needs that may require referral to community resources, and improve patient quality of health and wellness. Responsible for the Cerner EMR utilization for Nursing staff and Providers. Providers Patient Teaching support. Assists with Research protocols for patients.    

Responsibilities

1. Connects patients with resources and support systems.
2. Facilitates communication with healthcare staff and providers.
3. Assists with appointments and paperwork such as FMLA.
4. Tracks to ensure patients receive care at follow up appointments and from referrals.
5. Decreases patients’ fear and anxiety.
6. Identifies and utilizes appropriate social services.
7. Identifies and assists with barriers to care: financial, communication, emotional, cultural, etc.
8. Tracks interventions and outcomes.
9. Arranges transportation when needed.
10. Works with the community outreach nurse to educate the community.

Qualifications   

Required:   

• Current Registered Nurse license to practice in Kansas.
• Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS).

Preferred:   

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Our Cultural Beliefs   

• Patient First. We consider the patient first in everything we do.
• Better Together. We actively strive to be a diverse LMH Health team that works together to achieve excellence.
• Listen/Speak Up. We embrace a diverse culture of open, respectful, well-intended communication where we listen, share, and value ideas to create equitable solutions.
• Innovate! We actively explore new ideas and approach change with agility and an open mind.
• Own It/Solve It. We hold ourselves accountable for our actions and we collaborate for solutions.
• In Joy. We create a workplace that is both fun and meaningful.

At LMH Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.