UNIV - MOMs Nurse Navigator - Department of Medicine: Division of Endocrinology

Job Description Summary

Responsible for providing quality nursing care while maintaining accountability for the coordination of patient care.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Research Grant

Cost Center

CC000967 COM DOM Endocrinology CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-08

Pay Range

68,397.00 - 97,472.00 - 126,547.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Duties:

20% - Triages patients and prepares for physician and/or Advanced Practice Provider exams and procedures.  Assists with exam, procedures and treatments as necessary.  Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests.  Administers prescribed treatments and tests as ordered by the physician/ or Advanced Practice Provider. 

20% - Observes, records and reports patient’s physical and psychosocial condition, reactions to medication and treatments to physician/ or Advanced Practice Provider.  Responds to and triages phone calls and inbox messages.  Call in orders appropriately as ordered by physician.  Instructs patient as ordered by the physician regarding treatment and/or medication.  Responsible for monitoring and distribution of medication including samples and controlled substances. 

20% - Maintains timely flow of patient, assists with scheduling of appointments and referrals based on urgency and availability.  Screens patients for appropriate information and provides patient education as appropriate for diagnosis and treatment. 

15% - Performs general clerical and administrative duties.  Attend required in-services. Assist with data collection and management. Work alongside Data Assistant to capture patient data points. Provide in-person support to clinic operations at multiple MUSC locations in the Charleston market.

10% - Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and any other pertinent information, communicating as appropriate.  Post test and exam results.  Communicates plan of care to the patient including formal development of patient education materials as necessary.

10% - Maintain divisional RightFax for assigned programs and clinics. Proactively triage, process, and communicate daily faxes and messages incoming and outgoing on behalf of clinical providers. Serve as clinical liaison between clinical and administrative/managerial staff.

5% - Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:(Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities listed are not necessarily inclusive of the requirements for every position in the class.)

• One year of clinical experience in endocrinology required.

• CDCES certification must be obtained with 1 year of hire date.

• Knowledge of the techniques and practices of the nursing profession.

• Knowledge of administrative methods and procedures.

• Knowledge of medical and nursing terminology.

• Ability to prepare educational and training materials for nursing care programs.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Ability to plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.

• Ability to instruct, supervise and direct the work of paraprofessional staff.

• Ability to establish and maintain the confidence and cooperation of patients.

• Ability to appropriately respond to emergency situations.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and two years of related nursing experience. Licensed as a registered nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina. Some positions require a valid driver’s license. Also, some positions require certification in Basic Life Support and/or Basic/Advanced Cardiac Life Support.

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to climb ladders. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 50 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 50 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift and carry patients weighing up to 350 lbs., assisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 350 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually.

Additional New Requirements: Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. Computer literacy. Ability to work rotating shifts. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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