NURSE NAVIGATOR-WOMANS HEALTH

Summary \n\nThe Obstetrics/ Gynecologic Nurse Navigator is a registered nurse (RN) who partners with and advocates for patients/families/significant others to provide physical, emotional and spiritual support which impacts patient outcomes. The RN is responsible for seeing that patients receive treatment services that are timely, appropriate and comprehensive. This is accomplished through identification of patients\u2019 needs and working collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team across the in-patient and out-patient continuum of care. The RN supports patient/family education, monitors the recommended treatment plan, and sees that appropriate follow up occurs in the outpatient setting. The RN also monitors identified quality measures and works with the multi-disciplinary team to reach expected outcomes. The RN is accountable for compliance with the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, Nursing Code of Ethics and applicable regulatory standards.\n\n \nNurse navigators primarily focus on the clinical aspects of a patient\u0027s care in their respective healthcare facilities. Often, they help patients navigate their way to quality and timely care while explaining and responding to questions related to the treatment process. Becoming a nurse navigator requires a certain level of education, skills and experience to do it successfully. In this article, we discuss what a nurse navigator is and review the skills, salary, work environment and other qualifications you can complete and possess to become one.\n\nQualifications\n\nEducation\n\nMinimum Level of Education Required: Bachelor\u0027s degree \n\nAdditional requirements:\n\n\u00a7 Type of degree: Nursing\n\n\u00a7 Area of study or major: N/A\n\n\u00a7 Preferred educational qualifications: Master\u2019s Degree\n\n\u00a7 Position specific testing requirement: N/A\n\nLicensure/Certification/Registration\n\n \n\n\u00a7 Valid Ohio RN license\n\n\u00a7 Current CPR certification required at the time of hire.\n\nCertification in area of specialty preferred\n\nExperience\n\nMinimum Level of Experience Required: 1 - 3 years of job-related experience\n\n 1. Prior job title or occupational experience: OB/GYN nursing, dependent upon highest level of degree obtained\n\n 2. Prior specific functional responsibilities: N/A\n\n 3. Preferred experience: Obstetrics nursing - dependent upon highest level of degree obtained\n\n 4. Other experience requirements: 2 years of Obstetrics experience required.\n\n\n\n\nKnowledge/Skills\n\n \n\n * Must be able to multitask with constant interruptions while maintaining a pleasant demeanor\n * Basic computer knowledge\n * Strong organization skills\n * Effective interpersonal and communication skills\n\n\n\n \n