Introduction

Johnston-Willis Hospital is committed to investing in the latest technology enabling nurses to work more efficiently. Are you passionate about delivering patient-centered care? Submit your application for Neuroscience Nurse Navigator position and spend more time at the bedside with the patient.

Benefits

Johnston-Willis Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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Job Summary and Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Neuroscience Nurse Navigator acts as a consultant, facilitator, and educator to the neuroscience population and is responsible for assisting the patient through the care delivery system. Responsibilities include: education of the patient, coordination of all aspects of care, advocacy on behalf of the patient, communication with the multi-disciplinary team and with the patient and family when appropriate. Oversite of the Brain Tumor Certification program and metrics. Oversite of the Focused Ultrasound Program with navigation and growth initiatives.

SPECIFIC ELEMENTS AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrates the knowledge, skill, and coordination to provide nursing care guidance to the patient from screening to surgery and beyond. Systemically and continually performs the function of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluation the care according to the nursing process.
• Perform initial screening and triage via phone and make appropriate referrals as defined. Complete screening questionnaire and others forms as necessary for intake.
• Provides a central point of access for the patient. Serves as an essential link between the patient and all other care providers for the patient’s preferred treatment plan.
• Educates the patient on the diagnosis and treatment options helping to make the care seamless, continuous and comprehensive. Initiates and documents patient teaching including family and significant others based on assessment of needs.
• Participates in unit rounding specific to patient population
• Coordinates treatment and scheduling. Facilitates appointments and consults and support services within established service standards.
• Responsible for Joint Commission Brain Tumor Certification reviews
• Evaluates program metrics and makes recommendations for care
• Navigates Focused Ultrasound patients and participates in program outreach and growth initiatives
• Communicates with referring Physicians, team physicians, interdisciplinary team and any other necessary personnel.
• Facilitates long term follow-up and tracking of patient outcomes.
• Offers insurance advocacy by providing the necessary patient navigation through the continuing of care. Provides necessary clinical information required for pre-authorization and validates that pre-authorization is complete.
• Functions in an organized and time conscious manner. The navigator partners with the patient, interdisciplinary team to provide well-coordinated, timely, compassionate, exemplary, interdisciplinary care. The navigator communicates with all members of the care team, as appropriate about the patient needs and concerns.
• Collaborates with Program Coordinator or Facility Designee for outcomes measures including Length of Stay, Re-admissions, HCAPS, and core measures.

What qualifications you will need:

EXPERIENCE

Required - Three years of experience in an adult neurosurgical setting with a basic knowledge of the care of neurological patient

Preferred - Experience in case management

EDUCATION

Required - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Preferred - Bachelors of Science in Nursing

LICENSURE

Required - Licensed in the State of Virginia as a registered nurse

CJW Medical Center is comprised of Chippenham Hospital and Johnston-Willis Hospital. We have served the greater Richmond Virginia area for over 100 years. Our campuses offer services in orthopedics, joint care, behavioral health, cancer care, and neurology. We have been recognized as a top performer on Key Quality Measures. Our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Across HCA Healthcare’s more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.
Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow."- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN
Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Neuroscience Nurse Navigator opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.