Valley Children’s Healthcare·Madera, California
The RN Navigator coordinates, monitors, and evaluates clinical care for patients and families within the Maternal Fetal Center. They serve as an expert clinician and primary contact to assist patients in navigating complex healthcare systems and treatment plans.
Maternal-fetal medicine specialists are highly trained in complex pregnancies. Our physicians treat moms with health conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, advanced maternal age, seizure disorders, bleeding, early labor or other health complications. We provide care for unborn babies that may have a birth defect and can identify 80-90 percent of babies who will need early neonatal intervention.
Valley Children’s is committed to providing all the care a mother and baby need right here in the Central Valley.
With a broad spectrum of board-certified physicians and subspecialists, Valley Children’s Maternal Fetal Center brings a variety of experts on maternal-fetal medicine together in one place.
Job Summary: The RN Navigator is a specialty nurse who functions in the role of expert clinician, educator, consultant and coordinator of care.
In collaboration with the Providers, Nurses and the healthcare team, the RN Navigator coordinates, monitors and evaluates the clinical care and services for patients and families providing clinical support to improve access to care, patient care, and outcomes.
The RN Navigator serves as a resource and primary contact to assist the patient and family in navigating healthcare and the course of treatment.
With in-depth knowledge and skills, advanced judgment and clinical experience in the area of specialty, the RN Navigator assists the patient, family, staff and physician in providing solutions for complex patient care issues and in navigating the healthcare systems.
The RN Navigator coordinates activities across; the continuum of care, interdepartmentally, and multiple healthcare facilities and subspecialty providers.
This position practices within the scope of the California Nursing Practices Act and in accordance with healthcare organizations policies and under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer.
Education College Degree - 2 year In Nursing (required) College Degree - 4 year In Nursing (preferred)
Licenses and Certifications RN - Registered Nurse License - CA-BRN - California Board of Registered Nursing (required)
Work Experience Minimum two (2) years Experience in clinical nursing specialty (preferred)
Skills and Abilities Extensive advanced knowledge of nursing principles, clinical practice, and healthcare systems.
Candidates must hold a valid California Registered Nurse license and have at least an associate degree in nursing. A minimum of two years of experience in a clinical nursing specialty is preferred.
Market context
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