Nurse Navigator per Bronson Ear, Nose and Throat - Kalamazoo

Position: Nurse Navigator - Full-Time (80 hours per pay period) | Monday-Friday, Bronson Ear, Nose and Throat - Kalamazoo
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Location

BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital

Title

Nurse Navigator - Full-Time (80 hours per pay period) | Monday-Friday, Bronson Ear, Nose and Throat - Kalamazoo

The Nurse Navigator will guide patients through the health care system, establishing contact with newly diagnosed (cardiovascular/stroke/ortho/oncology) patients within the care setting as early as possible in the episode. This position will work closely with primary care physicians, surgeons, specialists, ancillary services, and other health care facilities. He/she acts as a liaison between the patient and all of the services required within the system and in the community.

The navigator offers patients and their families' psychosocial support, access to resources, and educates on disease specifics and treatment options. In addition, the position works with designated physicians and teams to develop and maintain clinical pathways and measure outcomes. The Nurse Navigator behaves in a professional manner, and consistently demonstrates and promotes the values of respect, honesty, care, and dignity for the patient and all members of the health care team.

Within applicable service lines, this position coordinates care for patients in the Bundled Payment (BP) program. The Nurse Navigator will be responsible for ongoing evaluation, quality improvement and outcomes of the BP program patients within their service line scope. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

Bachelor's degree in nursing and 5 years of professional nursing in specific service line or related area required. Master's degree preferred.

Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing with the State of Michigan; BLS certification required within 6 months of hire.

Must provide evidence of successful completion (or an approved audit) of a CPR training course within the past 2 years or successfully complete a CPR training course (or audit with approval) within 6 months of hire.

Oncology Nursing Certification required within 3 years of hire (Cancer Care Center only)

BBC Cancer Center Only:
Preferred Eligible Candidate: BSN Required. Alternative Eligible Candidate: ASN with 7 years of experience in Oncology with agreement that BSN must be obtained within 3 years.

Breast Nurse Navigator

The Breast Nurse Navigator will guide patients through the health care system, establishing contact with newly diagnosed Breast/Oncology patients and will work closely with Radiologists along with all other primary care physicians, surgeons specialists, ancillary services and other health care facilities. Within applicable service lines, this position coordinates care for patients according to the care plan program. The Breast Nurse Navigator is responsible for participation in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of health services provided by Bronson.

Breast Nurse Navigator is an integral part of coordination and support for the patient as he/she moves through the continuum of care from the onset of diagnosis through treatment phases into Survivorship.

Heart Failure Nurse Navigator

The HF NN serves as a clinical guide and advocate for patients admitted to BMH with Congestive Heart Failure. The role of the HF NN is to improve outcomes for patients with heart failure by providing education related to medication adherence, fluid management, and early signs of worsening symptoms. The NN will reinforce discharge instructions and support transition to home or post-acute settings.

The HF NN will also coordinate any post discharge needs with outpatient heart failure programs, cardiology and primary care to prevent readmissions. Clinical expertise in heart failure and chronic disease management is required. This position will require weekend and holiday coverage on a rotating basis.

Advanced Illness Nurse Navigator

This role blends clinical expertise, care coordination, and compassionate communication to support patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses.

The Advanced Illness Nurse Navigator serves as a clinical guide and advocate for patients and families facing serious, chronic, or life-limiting illnesses s role facilitates timely access to palliative and supportive care services, ensure alignment of care with patient goals and values, and supports high-quality coordinated care across settings. The Nurse Navigator collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to reduce symptom burden, prevent unnecessary hospitalizations, and improve quality of life.

This position will require weekend and holiday coverage on a rotating basis.

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