Job Information
SUNY Upstate Medical University RN Surgical Nurse Navigator in Syracuse, New York
Job Summary: 1. Obtains and documents health history, information on chief complaint, and vital signs. Provides patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal/state laws and regulations.
Schedules appropriate procedures/surgeries per providers order and knowledge of operating room scheduling policies and procedures. Will need to coordinate co-surgeries with multiple providers and surgical assistants as necessary.
Utilizes clinical knowledge to review all pretesting results. Notify primary care, surgeon, and care team of any abnormal results. Ensures proper follow up testing is ordered and completed as necessary.
Calls post-operative patients to determine assess their pain level and status.
Executes prescribed treatments and medical interventions, and monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response. Refers to/consults with physicians, other health providers to prevent/resolve problems or concerns. Educates patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
Obtains insurance authorizations for medical procedures and completes medical disability forms.
Participates in multidisciplinary teams including clinical and administrative staff to improve patient care processes and outcomes.
Participates in multidisciplinary conferences with surgeons i.e. tumor and vascular conference.
Answers patient questions via telephone and EMR, triages patient signs and symptoms as necessary.
Serves as a liaison between the surgeon and the patients
Minimum Qualifications:
NYS licensed/registered RN or eligible RN required.Bachelor's degree in Nursing or healthcare related field three (3) years post licensure care RN experience (preferably in specialty) OR an AAS in Nursing and five (5) years post licensure RN experience (preferably in specialty) required. Excellent written/oral communication and interpersonal skills required.
Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Work Days:
M-F Daytime Hours 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Message to Applicants:
Our benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, eligibility for employer 401k funding after 1 year (3% quarterly/5% annual on vesting schedule), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, including vacation and personal time, paid sick leave, holidays and floating holidays.
G7: $27.00 - $40.80
Please note the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations.
Recruitment Office: MedBest Medical Management
