Provides education, psychosocial support, and resource coordination for newly diagnosed epilepsy patients and their families. Acts as a liaison between departments to ensure seamless scheduling of exams, procedures, and follow-up care.
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Requires a BSN degree and current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of practice. Specialized certification must be obtained within two years of hire.
Information: Day shifts, some weekend rotation may be required, Pay Range $41.10 - $61.65 Essential Functions Provides language specific education, psychosocial support, and necessary resources for newly diagnosed patients pertinent to their specific disease, and their families, and coordinates appropriate referrals for those needed services. Educates and provides information to new and existing patients and families regarding diagnosis, work-up, treatments to include surgery, therapy, support services, financial issues, community resources, survivorship issues and follow-up. Serves as liaison for patients and families between departments. Ensures and coordinates (where appropriate) new patient referrals, scheduling of exams, procedures and appointments, identifies potential gaps as well as the coordination of care for patients returning to their communities for treatment and follow-up. Contacts every newly diagnosed patient at the time of the diagnosis. Assesses every new patient for emotional and social needs as well as barriers to care such as: Health insurance, transportation, etc., and refers to the needed resources. Identifies trend barriers to patient expedient care and will conduct service recovery as needed. Responsible for patient satisfaction. Physical Requirements Ability to lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching. May require sitting/standing for long periods of time. Education, Experience and Certifications BSN Degree Required/MSN Preferred. Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state in which one works required. Certification in the appropriate specialized field within 2 years of being in the position required. Excellent communication skills required.
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