OverviewWe are hiring at UofL Physicians: Neurosurgery Nurse NavigatorLocations:225 Abraham Flexner Way
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
About UsUofL Physicians is one of the largest, multi-specialty physician practices in the Kentuckiana region. With over 700 providers, 200 practice locations and 78 specialties, UofL Physicians' academic and community physicians care for all ages and stages of life, from pediatrics to geriatrics with compassion and expertise.
Responsibilities• Educates patients and families about the disease process, treatment options, and potential side effects.
• Coordinate patients through the continuum of care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Serve as the liaison between disciplines and any supportive/community services.
• Coordinate weekly multidisciplinary conferences and database tracking analysis for treatment outcome purposes.
• Compile data, track outcomes, and make recommendations for process improvement. Provide referrals/support for follow-up care for patients.
• Travel to multiple locations with the ULH system as needed.
• Available for day-to-day questions from patients regarding follow-up (imaging, location, day/time).
• Act as the liaison between patients, providers, and clinic staff.
• Coordinate materials including but not limited to the oncologic history for neurosurgical patients added to tumor board discussion.
• Evaluate weekly clinic schedule to ensure imaging is scheduled/available as ordered and to ensure all multidisciplinary appts are scheduled as indicated.
• Contact patients who no-show their appointments.
• Obtain records from oncologists/radiation oncologists/outside surgeons not available in epic or Cerner.
• Facilitate an exceptional patient care experience by ensuring and assisting patient flow within the office, attending to needs of patients, their families and medical staff
• Prepare patient for physician visit:
o Asset patients with any paperwork necessary for the visit.
• Assist with preparing clinical schedule
• Provide excellent, clear documentation in every area of the office. All documentation is done in the Electronic Health Record, either by entry or by scanning documents.
• Work closely with physicians to ensure patient and family needs are met in an expeditious manner.
• Assist in other areas of office as required.
Shift Requirements: Shift Length (in hours):
8-9
# Shifts/Week:
5
Overtime Required:
• Infrequently • Sometimes • Often • n/a (exempt position)
QualificationsEducation:
- Graduate of an accredited RN program.
Experience:
- Minimum of 4 years clinical experience
- Minimum 1 year in medical office experience
Licensure:
- Current RN license in the State of Kentucky.
Certification:
*Preferred Qualifications:
- 2+ years of oncology experience at the bedside.
- Oncology certified nurse (OCN) recommended or to be obtained within 2 years of employment.
- Academy of Oncology Nurse and Patient Navigator certification recommended or to be obtained within 2 years of employment.
- Previous Cerner experience
- Previous Epic experience