The Nurse Inpatient Navigator is a key member of a physician-led care team, providing primary, preventive, and ongoing health maintenance to various patient groups. Responsibilities include caring for well, acutely ill, and chronically ill patients, with a focus on transplant or inpatient nursing. Requires a BSN, active RN license, and certifications in BLS; ACLS and transplant certification are preferred.
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Functions as an integral member of the physician-led care team that provides primary care, including preventive care and ongoing health maintenance for selected groups of patients. Participates in the care of well, acutely ill, and chronically ill patients.
EDUCATION
BSN is required. Recent patient care experience in transplant or at least one year of experience as a registered nurse is required. National certification in transplant is preferred.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Must be currently licensed as a registered nurse in the State of Texas. Must maintain current AHA BLS or higher. ACLS preferred.
Inpatient nursing, Patient care, Transplant nursing, Registered Nurse, Primary care, Preventive care, Chronic illness management, Health maintenance, ACLS certification, BLS certification