Nurse Navigator-Surgery Full Time Days

Northwestern Medicine Palos Heights, IL, US

Description

The Nurse Navigator reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Nurse Navigator is a clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who coordinates multidisciplinary care to the patient using the nursing process.

Responsibilities:

Effectively collaborates with the patient, significant others, and other members of the healthcare team, while maintaining ANA standards of professional nursing practice.
Assess and reassesses the patient and family for on-going care needs with knowledge of high risk criteria and initiates referrals to the appropriate resources in a timely matter.
For all new patients, collects and analyzes data, identifies and coordinates appropriate multidisciplinary care and appointments. Triages this information and schedules patients appropriately.
Collaborates with patient, family, physicians and ancillary staff and coordinates new patients for the multidisciplinary clinics.
Assists in creating a plan of care that indicates this collaboration and communication.
Research - Utilizes the best available evidence, including research findings to guide practice decisions.
Aware of available, current research trials and collaborates with research staff for new patients who may be eligible for a research trial.
Serves as a resource to non-clinical staff regarding prospective patients calling for information.
Is able to state rationale for clinical decisions based on critical thinking.
Performs all aspects of patient care in a manner which optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
Identifies learning needs, abilities, preferences and readiness; assesses support systems, coping mechanisms and barriers to learning, making referrals as appropriate.
Educates patient, family and caregivers regarding diagnosis, process, therapies, and testing.
Assists with transitions in care and providers.
Demonstrates an interest in personal development and growth beyond routine expected educational sessions.

Qualifications

Required:

Current experience within the past five years.
Completion of an accredited Registered Nurse program with a BSN and RN License in the state of Illinois (LIC RN).
CERT BLS. Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Excellent customer service skills.
Consistently works within the framework of the Illinois Practice Act for Nursing and ANA Standards of Professional Nursing Practice.
Ability to assess and determine situations requiring an interpreter and to use interpreter services effectively.

Preferred:

One year of experience in acute care in a hospital setting and/or one year of experience in outpatient setting. This experience is preferred to be within the last four years of employment.
Prior case management or patient navigation experience in an acute or outpatient.
Basic EPIC EMR knowledge.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.

Share this job

Related Jobs

Full-time

2 days ago

Staff Nurse - Endocrinology Full-time Days

Northwestern Medicine Bloomingdale, IL

Description The Staff Nurse Physician Group reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. A clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who prescribes, delegates and coordinates nursing care to the acutely ill patient through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation. Effectively interacts with patient, significant others, and other health team members, while maintaining ANA standards of professional nursing practice. Also responsible for phone triage, abnormal test result delivery and corresponding care instructions. Responsibilities: Performs all aspects of patient care by utilizing evidenced based practice in a manner which optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Follows the six medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors, administering medications based on the age and clinical condition of the patient. States rationale for clinical decisions based on critical thinking. Assesses, analyzes, validates and integrates data to assess patients' physical psychosocial, rehab, safety, learning, spiritual, cultural, age-specific, special risk and self-care needs. Identifies patient care needs, problems and variances. Identifies patient care needs, problems and variances and incorporates into care plan. Identifies the patient's learning needs, abilities, preferences and readiness; also, identifies support systems, coping mechanisms and barriers to learning. Explains procedures, therapies and treatments to patient and family, evaluates and documents patient and family response to teaching. Uses appropriate resources to provide education. Involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care. Develops, implements and updates an individualized plan of care based on identified patient care needs. Includes nursing, teaching, continuum of care and discharge planning. Adequately assesses and reassesses pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management. Identifies and uses the results of quality improvement activities to initiate changes in nursing practice and in the healthcare delivery system. Participates in shared governance, committee work, and practice/department projects. Qualifications Required : Current experience (within past five years) or new nursing graduate (within past two years) State Licensed Registered Nurse for State of employment CPR – Basic Life Support Preferred: Bachelors of Science in Nursing One year experience in pertinent clinical specialty Proficiency in second language Equal Opportunity Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more. Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.

New Grad Staff Nurse - Family Medicine Full-time Days

Northwestern Medicine Bloomingdale, IL

Description We are seeking a nurse with less than one year of experience. No weekends, no holidays. Clinic hours: M: 7:30 AM - 8 PM (last patient 7:40) T: 7:30 AM - 8 PM (last patient 7:30) W: 7:30 AM - 8 PM (last patient 7:40) Th: 7 AM - 5 PM F: 7:30 AM - 4 PM The Staff Nurse Physician Group reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. A clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who prescribes, delegates and coordinates nursing care to the acutely ill patient through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation. Effectively interacts with patient, significant others, and other health team members, while maintaining ANA standards of professional nursing practice. Also responsible for phone triage, abnormal test result delivery and corresponding care instructions. Responsibilities: Performs all aspects of patient care by utilizing evidenced based practice in a manner which optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Follows the six medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors, administering medications based on the age and clinical condition of the patient. States rationale for clinical decisions based on critical thinking. Assesses, analyzes, validates and integrates data to assess patients' physical psychosocial, rehab, safety, learning, spiritual, cultural, age-specific, special risk and self-care needs. Identifies patient care needs, problems and variances. Identifies patient care needs, problems and variances and incorporates into care plan. Identifies the patient's learning needs, abilities, preferences and readiness; also, identifies support systems, coping mechanisms and barriers to learning. Explains procedures, therapies and treatments to patient and family, evaluates and documents patient and family response to teaching. Uses appropriate resources to provide education. Involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care. Develops, implements and updates an individualized plan of care based on identified patient care needs. Includes nursing, teaching, continuum of care and discharge planning. Adequately assesses and reassesses pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management. Identifies and uses the results of quality improvement activities to initiate changes in nursing practice and in the healthcare delivery system. Participates in shared governance, committee work, and practice/department projects. Qualifications Required : Current experience (within past five years) or new nursing graduate (within past two years) State Licensed Registered Nurse for State of employment CPR – Basic Life Support Preferred: Bachelors of Science in Nursing One year experience in pertinent clinical specialty Proficiency in second language Equal Opportunity Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more. Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.

Full-time

2 weeks ago

Registered Nurse - Case Manager - Gary Indiana

Oak Street Health Gary, IN

$60,522 - $129,615 / year

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time. Company: Oak Street Health Title: RN, Case Manager Location: Midtown 1310 Broadway, Gary, IN 46407 *Subject to adjustment based on clinic needs *Eligible candidates may receive a sign‑on bonus as part of the offer package. Role Description: In partnership with the primary care provider, (PCP), the RN, Case Manager is the lead for care management activities, drives care coordination and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure care continuity for complex patients. This role focuses on preventing avoidable admissions, driving efficient resource utilization, and ensuring effective team-based care. It is a field-based, in-person/on-site role, requiring strong relationships between patients, providers and care team members. Core Responsibilities: Manages an assigned caseload of complex patients in a value-based care environment, with a focus on driving reduced admissions, readmissions, and medical utilization. Accountable for panel metric performance in admission prevention, readmission prevention, and transitions of care metrics. Owns overall care coordination for assigned patients, functioning as the primary point of contact and ensuring alignment, accountability, and follow-through across the care team. Manage transitions of care episodes for patients on their panel, including timely completion of structured clinical assessments to identify post-discharge needs, medication reconciliation on behalf of the PCP, and addressal of identified needs directly or via collaboration with other team members. Collaborates patient’s PCP, family/caregiver, Social Worker, Behavioral Health Specialists, and other care team members, as needed to evaluate the individual's needs, goals, and plan of action and ensure care plan progression. Ensure timely documentation of key clinical assessments after admissions, while balancing in-center care team planning meetings. Lead in-person interdisciplinary care planning meetings to ensure effective care coordination and management between providers visits. Perform timely nursing assessments and provide patient education for chronic condition management and transitions of care. Educate patients and families, empowering them in their care, and advocating for their needs. Document visits in electronic health record according to internal standards Other duties as assigned. What are we looking for? Current RN license in assigned state is required; Bachelor degree in nursing preferred. Minimum of 6-8 years nursing experience. Certified Case Manager (CCM) required, or willingness to obtain within 12 months of hire, unless candidate has 2-3 years of relevant care/case management experience 2+ years experience in transitional nursing, emergency room nursing, care coordination, discharge planning, or home health is strongly preferred. Demonstrated skill in motivational interviewing, patient activation, time management, and navigating community and social resources. A flexible and positive attitude Comfort with ambiguity and change High emotional intelligence as evidenced by ability to evaluate/perceive a situation from multiple lenses and understand various perspectives in coming to problem resolution. Access to reliable transportation and ability to travel throughout the communities OSH serves US work authorization Someone who embodies being Oaky What does being Oaky look like? Radiating positive energy Assuming good intentions Creating an unmatched patient experience Driving clinical excellence Taking ownership and delivering results Being relentlessly determined Why Oak Street Health? Oak Street Health is on a mission to rebuild healthcare as it should be, providing personalized primary care for older adults on Medicare, with the goal of keeping patients healthy and living life to the fullest. Our innovative care model is centered right in our patient communities, and focused on the quality of care over volume of services. We are an organization on the move! With over 200+ locations and an ambitious growth trajectory, Oak Street Health is attracting and cultivating team members who embody Oaky values and passion for our mission. Oak Street Health Benefits: Mission-focused career impacting change and measurably improving health outcomes for Medicare patients Paid vacation, sick time, and investment/retirement 401K match options Health insurance, vision, and dental benefits Opportunities for leadership development and continuing education stipends New centers and flexible work environments Opportunities for high levels of responsibility and rapid advancement Oak Street Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and encourage all interested readers to apply. Learn more at www.oakstreethealth.com/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-oak-street-health Anticipated Weekly Hours 40 Time Type Full time Pay Range The typical pay range for this role is: $60,522.00 - $129,615.00 This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong. Great benefits for great people We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include: Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan . No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching. Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility. For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 06/30/2026 Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

Full-time

5 days ago

Registered Nurse (RN)

The Citadel of Skokie Skokie, IL

The Citadel of Skokie is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join their team! As a Registered Nurse (RN) you will be assuming responsibility and accountability for a group of residents for or a shift of duty. Nursing care is provided through assessment, implementation, and evaluation of the plan of care. Registered Nurse (RN) Duties and Responsibilities: Provides licensed care to assigned residents as ordered by physician and in accordance with facility, federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations Ensures assigned work area (i.e. nurse station, medication cart, medication room, etc.), resident care rooms and treatment areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner. Takes and records residents blood pressure and vital signs, administers catheter care, administers IV therapy to residents as ordered within license limitations, and provides respiratory care, e.g. oxygen, nebulizer treatments. Charts nurses notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided as well as the resident’s response to the care. Ensures the resident’s environment is as free from accidents and hazards. Immediately corrects/addresses potential safety risks as prudent and warranted. Monitors and directs non-licensed ancillary services as deemed necessary to meet professional standards and maintain the highest practicable level of resident care Communicate/report information to residents, resident families, physicians, guardians, governmental agencies, and facility personnel as required by facility policy and State/Federal guidelines. Ensures that all aspects of resident care plans are implemented and maintained. Make recommendations for care plan changes to the IDT per professional standards. Ensures compliance with infection control standards. Immediately corrects/addresses identified instances of non-compliance. Follows and adheres to company policies and procedures regarding HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability) compliance. All other duties, as assigned. Registered Nurse (RN) Qualifications and Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Gracious and welcoming personality for customer service interaction. Ability to multi-task and remain calm under stress. Analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to organize and prioritize work. Understands and follows infection control standards, policies and procedures. Must be able to adapt to a flexible work schedule and occasional overnight travel. Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other facility staff. Possess special interest in, and a positive attitude about, working with short and long-term care residents and the elderly. Meets all health requirements, as required by law. Demonstrate basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications. Microsoft Office version 1997, 2000 or XP, MS Word, MS Access, MS Excel, E-mail, Outlook, Internet Explorer. Registered Nurse (RN) Education and Experience: Nursing Degree or diploma from an accredited College or University. Possess a current license to practice in the State as a Registered Nurse. 1 year of experience preferred. Long-Term care experience preferred. Physical Requirements: Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, extended sitting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, ability to distinguish smells and temperatures, all with or without the aid of mechanical devices is required. Limited potential for exposure to environmental hazards. Understanding and adherence to company safety standards and protocols required. Meet all health requirements as needed. Dialogue concerning ADA reasonable accommodations are always available upon request – i.e. the interactive process. Citadel Healthcare Benefits: Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation 401(k) with company match Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance. Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance Innovative Training Programs Opportunity for Growth and Advancement Paid Time Off Apply to join a growing team today! Citadel Healthcare has a long and successful history of providing long and short-term skilled nursing care. At Citadel, we are committed to personalized, integrated care that factors in the total well-being of every guest and their family members, and that does not just meet, but exceeds, their expectations. As part of this empathetic, respectful culture of care, we are dedicated to meeting individual preferences and needs in order to help each guest feel at home and achieve an optimal health outcome- our number one goal. Citadel Healthcare has been nominated as a Great Place to Work. Please click on the link to learn more about our facilities. We look forward to receiving your application! https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7020324 We don’t just offer care for you – we care about you. Citadel Healthcare Facilities are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate based on any protected right such as race, color, nationality, gender, age, disability or any protected applicable right under the National Labor Relations Act.

Full-time

6 days ago

Registered Nurse (RN)

Cambridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Skokie, IL

Cambridge Nursing and Rehab Center provides a range of services, including skilled nursing care, post-acute medical and rehabilitation care, hospice care, respite care. We are looking for Nurses who would like to combine their love for people and a strong work ethic with the opportunity to advance their career. We at Currently looking for First and Second shift nurses. Cambridge Nursing and Rehab offers competitive pay and benefits including 401k, health insurance, sick and vacation pay. Responsibilities include: - Provide professional nursing services in the care and treatment of residents. -Supervise and instruct others, as well as give guidance and direction to CNAs and other auxiliary personnel assigned to the unit when in charge. -Must have the ability to keep records and properly document and make reports. -Must have the ability to apply general nursing techniques and practices. -Will be required to provide professional nursing care according to physician orders. -Must be able to abide by the department policies and procedures as well as interpret them to personnel, residents and the public. -You will be required to maintain safety and comfort for all residents. -You will be required to cooperate with all other services to implant good resident care.