Job Abstract

Job ID

2024-5265

# of Openings

1

Hospital/Program

Washington Hospital Center - MedStar

Position Category

Nursing

The Nurse Navigator is responsible for the coordination of patient care across the continuum under the auspices of a provider’s prescribed plan of care, national guidelines, and within the scope of nursing practice. The navigator educates/provides information and support to patients in order to guide and facilitate understanding of treatment plans prescribed by licensed independent practitioners and/or within scope of nursing practice. Oversees, directs, and provides holistic, culturally competent and evidence-based nursing care. Monitors patient outcomes and participates in quality improvement activities. Contributes to and collaborates with health care team members to positively impact patient outcomes and patient experiences. The Nurse Navigator is recognized as a professional role model and clinical expert and promotes a professional environment that supports nursing excellence and collaborative shared decision-making.

• Works with an interdisciplinary team throughout the continuum of care to develop and manage the plan of care for the patient.
• Provides initial and continuing education related to specific disease process, associated treatment modality, and agreed plan of care for patient and family.
• Acts as a liaison between patients, families, the health care team, community resources and other facilities to coordinate the provision of care.
• Must be flexible, demonstrate problem solving skills, proactively prioritize and demonstrates healthy coping mechanisms.

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is required, Master’s degree preferred. Active DC RN License or be eligible for endorsement. Three or more years of progressively more responsible job-related nursing experience in a specialty area. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation and research. Our 30,000 associates and 5,400 affiliated physicians work in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest visiting nurse association in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education and professional development of our whole team. MedStar Health offers diverse opportunities for career advancement and personal fulfillment.