Nurse Navigator 1

University of Miami Health System Miami, FL, US

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Nurse Navigator 1

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Surgery Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time, Nurse Navigator 1 to work in Miami.

Core Job Summary:

The Nurse Navigator 1 is the initial point of contact for a patient entering the health system and assures timely scheduling of the first appointment, and coordination of care after completion of the first appointment and supports the patient throughout the care continuum. The Nurse Navigator 1 serves as a liaison between patients, families, caregivers, and the multidisciplinary care team. The incumbent demonstrates a commitment to quality patient care, implements creative and innovative ways to meet the diverse needs of the patients and ensures best practices.

Core Responsibilities:

Triages new patient appointments to the appropriate provider(s) and assures timely scheduling of initial appointments.
Reviews outside medical records for appropriate scheduling.
Assess barriers to care and refers to support services, local, and national organizations when needed.
Educates on the treatment plan for patients based on diagnosis.
Supports patients throughout the care continuum.
Counsels individuals and patients on positive health practices.
Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team of experts to outline the best treatment for patients.
Performs holistic evaluation of specialty population, making use of enhanced proven techniques and procedures to achieve better results.
Implements the improvement of patient care, and healthcare policies and resources.
Mentors other healthcare professionals by functioning as a preceptor or coordinating preceptors for visiting professionals, students, new graduates, and orienteers.
Maintains professional knowledge by affiliating with professional and technical organizations, and participating in applicable continuing education programs, conferences, seminars, and workshops.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Department Specific Functions

Serve as the primary clinical intake point for complex plastic surgery referrals, including breast reconstruction, microvascular surgery, wound reconstruction, craniofacial, and complex general reconstruction.
Conduct pre-visit intake, including review outside records, imaging, pathology, and operative reports
Triage referrals to the appropriate surgeon or APP based on diagnosis, acuity, and service line, supporting access optimization and equitable distribution of cases.
Identify patients appropriate for APP-first pathways or multidisciplinary evaluation.
Provide patient education regarding procedure expectations, timelines, and recovery.
Coordinate post-operative follow-up, wound care, drain management education, and escalation pathways for complications.
Manage EPIC in-basket messages, patient calls, and clinical coordination requests related to surgical care.
Enter and track orders, referrals, and follow-up requests to support order-based scheduling.
Coordinate care across multidisciplinary teams
Serve as a liaison between patient, provider, and clinical/administrative care team to ensure clear communication and alignment of care plans.
Provide emotional support, and counseling, throughout the surgical journey.
Serve as a clinical resource during implementation of new workflows, programs, or service line expansions
Collaborate with faculty, APPs, residents, and administrative leaders to support division initiatives

Core Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
Valid State of Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license
Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience
Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Skill in collecting, organizing and analyzing data.
Proficiency in computer software (i.e., Microsoft Office).

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

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