Nurse Navigator
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onAmbulance Bay, Aurora, Adams County, Colorado, 80045, United States
About the Team
UCHealth is dedicated to improving lives in big ways through learning, healing, and discovery, and in small, personal ways through human connection. Employees are considered the organization's number one asset. The culture invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program that values recognition, health, and growth.
About the Role
Located at the UCHealth Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion in Aurora, CO, this full-time onsite position within the Hematology Clinic serves as a vital patient advocate, liaison, and educator. The role exists to assist patients in navigating the continuum of care, ensuring they can meaningfully participate in their healthcare process and personal decision-making.
In this capacity, you will act as a bridge between patients, families, clinical staff, administration, and external resources. Your day involves regularly rounding on assigned patients to evaluate progress against their plan of care, while providing emotional support, counseling, and expert guidance. You will identify and resolve barriers to care, assisting patients with financial, psycho-social, and administrative challenges by connecting them with appropriate resources. Success in this fast-paced environment requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Hiring Process
This position will remain open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified. Interested candidates should apply directly through the UCHealth careers portal.
Equal Opportunity
UCHealth is an equal opportunity employer committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. The organization recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that diversity offers. No applicant shall be discriminated against based on race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth will make reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, provided they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Ambulance Bay, Aurora, Adams County, Colorado, 80045, United States
Aurora, Colorado
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleRounds on and reviews assigned patients regularly to evaluate progress with the plan of care
- check_circleProvides emotional support, counseling, and clinical education to promote patient decision-making
- check_circleAssists patients and families with resolving financial, psycho-social, and administrative issues
- check_circleServes as a liaison between patients, clinical staff, physicians, and external resources to coordinate care
- check_circleCommunicates the plan of care to patients and families while soliciting concerns for resolution
- check_circleAdvocates for patients and families by intervening to resolve barriers to the plan of care
Requirements
- verifiedGraduate of accredited nursing program if less than 3 years experience
- verifiedBachelor's degree in Nursing preferred
- verifiedState licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
- verified2 years of nursing experience
- verifiedBLS through American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR for Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date
Nice to Have
Bachelor's degree in Nursing
Benefits & Perks
check_circle3-Year Incentive Bonus for quality, patient experience, and tenurecheck_circleAnnual Merit Pay Increase based on performancecheck_circleMedical, dental, and vision coveragecheck_circle24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependentsDiscounted gym memberships and fitness resources
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Registered Nurse, Bachelor's Degree In Nursing, BLS, CPR.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
Frequently asked questions about Nurse Navigator at UCHealth
What does a Nurse Navigator at UCHealth do?expand_more
In this Nurse Navigator at UCHealth role, you will rounds on and reviews assigned patients regularly to evaluate progress with the plan of care; provides emotional support, counseling, and clinical education to promote patient decision-making; assists patients and families with resolving financial, psycho-social, and administrative issues; and serves as a liaison between patients, clinical staff, physicians, and external resources to coordinate care.
What are the requirements for this Nurse Navigator role?expand_more
UCHealth is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Graduate of accredited nursing program if less than 3 years experience; Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred; State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN); 2 years of nursing experience; and BLS through American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR for Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date.
Where is the Nurse Navigator role at UCHealth located?expand_more
Nurse Navigator at UCHealth is based in Ambulance Bay, Aurora, Adams County, Colorado, 80045, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Nurse Navigator job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
UCHealth has listed this Nurse Navigator role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Nurse Navigator role?expand_more
Nurse Navigator at UCHealth typically requires 2+ years of relevant experience at the mid level level.
What skills do you need for the Nurse Navigator role at UCHealth?expand_more
Key skills for Nurse Navigator at UCHealth include Registered Nurse; Bachelor's Degree In Nursing; BLS; and CPR.
What education is required for Nurse Navigator at UCHealth?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
What category does the Nurse Navigator role belong to?expand_more
Nurse Navigator at UCHealth is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.