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LCMC Health

Nonprofit health system delivering hospital care

Registered Nurse - Patient Navigator

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMarrero, LA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A current nursing license to practice in Louisiana as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing is required.
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification is required.
  • Three years of professional nursing experience in a specialty area are required.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate written and verbal communication about the medical treatment plan among the patient, family, physician, physician staff, and other team members.
  • Communicate and coordinate the treatment plan with internal and external departments and agencies to establish and maintain continuity of patient care.
  • Assist patients in understanding their diagnosis, treatment options, and available resources.
  • Review medical documentation to assist physicians in obtaining complete and accurate documentation of the medical treatment plan.
  • Serve as an essential link between patients and other care providers.
  • Follow patients throughout the care continuum, collaborate with care management resources, and facilitate appointments for consultations and support services, including social workers, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, dietitians, physicians, and financial resources.
  • Collect data, track outcomes, and support strategic planning processes while planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care and guidance from screening through survivorship.
  • Assist patients and family members in finding solutions to treatment-related problems, provide education to facilitate seamless care, and support patients with difficult decisions.
  • Perform ongoing reviews of policies related to services provided and update policies to enhance professional practice.
  • Serve as a resource for community educational events, including health fairs, screenings, symposiums, and lectures, as well as staff education.

About the Company

LCMC Health

Nonprofit health system delivering hospital care

LCMC Health is a non-profit health system in Louisiana that operates nine hospitals, urgent care centers, and physician practices to serve communities across New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. Its care model coordinates services across facilities to treat the whole patient, supported by a family-like, hospitable culture. The system stands out through its local, community-focused network and non-profit mission, along with collaborations with universities to bring current care and train new providers. Its goal is to deliver the best possible care for every person in its communities and guide the Gulf Coast toward a healthier future.

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Headquarters
New Orleans, LA
Founded
2009

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