Patient Care Navigator - Wound Healing Center
Alexandria, VA 
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Inova Benefits and Perks:

  • Health, Vision, & Dental Coverage
  • Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability
  • NEW! 4 weeks PAID PARENTAL LEAVE
  • Retirement: Inova matches dollar for dollar the first 5% of eligible pay that you contribute to the plan
  • Competitive Pay: Based on experience
  • Paid Time Off: Begin accruing PTO hours on your first day of work
  • Supplemental Plans: Auto/Home Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection
  • Additional Benefits: Educational Assistance of up to $5,250/year, Student Loan Refinancing, Adoption Assistance, Child Care Centers, Scholarship Program, Free Parking, Exclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, movie tickets, local offerings, and much more!
Patient Care Navigator-Wound Healing Center

Inova Health System is looking for a RN Patient Care Navigator to join our Wound Care team. This role is full-time, M-F, hours may vary. This role concentrates on the Mount Vernon and Woodburn clinics, for care coordination.

Don't miss the opportunity to be a part of the organization and Hospital, recognized for excellence and innovation, and where we create an environment of respect and growth, where contributions are recognized and rewarded.

Responsibilities:

  • Follow up to inpatients and WOCNs at Mt Vernon, Alexandria, and Fairfax hospitals as well as community providers
  • Guides patient and family through the health system from diagnosis, testing, treatment and follow-up care to assist patients with navigating the continuum of care.
  • Coordinates a patient's plan of care which may include appointment scheduling, confirming patient's attendance, transportation, assisting with referral process, and answering patient questions.
  • Provides educational information and advocacy to patient throughout care process in accordance with service line policies and procedures
  • Conducts comprehensive assessment of the patient's health and psychosocial needs, and develops a case management plan in collaboration with the patient and their support system.
  • Conducts ongoing promotion of healthcare programs to community based resources to include developing written materials and public presentations describing activities related to patient care and research.
  • Manages complex cases effectively and efficiently. Creates a seamless flow through the health system to facilitate the patient's care. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to address patient questions and responses about the care process and treatment options.
  • Communicates with payers to facilitate covered day reimbursement certification for assigned patients. Discusses payer criteria and issues on a case-by-case basis with clinical staff and follows up to resolve problems with payors as needed..
  • Develops/maintains reliable systems to document, track and monitor patient data.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Hours: full-time, M-F, hours may vary
  • Locations:
    • Inova Wound Healing Center - Fairfax: 3299 Woodburn Rd, #180 Annandale, VA 22003
    • Dorothea R. Fisher Wound Healing Center - Mount Vernon: 2501 Parkers Lane Alexandria, VA 22306
  • Education: BSN from an accredited school of nursing.
  • Experience: 3 years of nursing experience
  • Licensure/Certifications: BLS from the American Heart Association; RN licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse

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This policy is in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, and regulations of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued pursuant to these statutes at 45 C.F.R. Parts 80, 84, 91 and 92, respectively.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
3+ years
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