Tenet Healthcare Corporation·Delray Beach, Florida
The Pulmonary Disease Navigator manages patients with chronic pulmonary diseases, acting as a liaison between patients, families, and providers to ensure safe discharge and quality care. Responsibilities include delivering respiratory care services, conducting pulmonary function tests, and leading COPD support groups.
Full Time, Days
Up to $15,000 SOB for qualified candidates, paid over 24 months
The Pulmonary Disease Navigator is a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), who will be responsible for working directly with patients who are diagnosed with chronic pulmonary diseases.
These diseases include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, pneumonia, asthma, and pulmonary fibrosis.
The Pulmonary Disease Navigator will act as a liaison to patients, families, and providers to ensure proper length of stay, adequate education, and safe discharge.
They will ensure that quality metrics specific to the disease process’ are met and promote compliance with management of chronic pulmonary diseases throughout the continuum of care.
Lastly, the navigator will provide referrals for follow-up testing and/or to other disciplines and specialties when appropriate.
The Pulmonary Disease Navigator will successfully complete a generic and department-specific competency assessment.
The Navigator will have experience with pulmonary function testing and the GOLD Standards used in diagnosing COPD and six minute walk.
Responsibilities will include ensuring that the patient has received skilled and competent delivery of Respiratory Care Services, as ordered by a physician in accordance with established protocols set by the facility or other health care provider in the treatment, management, control, diagnostic evaluation and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the Cardiopulmonary system.
These services may include but are not limited to: delivery of medical gases, pulse oximetry for oxygen titration, administration and monitoring of all respiratory and therapeutic modalities which include aerosolized medications, metered dose inhalers (MDI), sputum inductions, and arterial blood gas sampling and analyses.
Current practice in area of responsibility; required computer/information systems and equipment used in performing assigned duties; application if safety and infection control policies and procedural customer feedback and impact on core processes; verbal and written communication skills that are sensitive to diversities among age groups, cultures, and education levels facilitating teaching.
Supports staff orientation, in-services, and competency needs regarding pulmonary diseases.
Coordinate follow-up with patients and hold monthly COPD support group meetings to ensure we are meeting the needs of our patients both in and out of the hospital.
Delray Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
Delray Medical Center, part of the Palm Beach Health Network, is a 536-bed acute care hospital spanning 30 acres, employing over 1,700 employees, 700 physicians and serving southern Palm Beach County for over 40 years.
As both a community hospital and state-designated Level I Trauma Center, Delray Medical Center offers several specialized services including advanced cardiac and vascular facilities, orthopedics, neurosciences, emergency care and weight-loss surgery.
Pinecrest Rehabilitation and Outpatient Hospital at Delray Medical Center is the only state designated brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation program in the county by the State of Florida.
Delray Medical Center is also home to Fair Oaks Pavilion, a 53-bed adult psychiatry unit.
Come join one of our many teams!
Candidates must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist with a minimum of an Associate's degree and 2-3 years of clinical experience. Required certifications include a Florida license, NBRC RRT credential, and AHA ACLS and BLS certifications.
Market context
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