Nurse Navigator

Part time Nurse Navigator

Reports to: RN Navigator/Supervisor

Direct reports: N/A

Status: Hourly, 20 Hours/week (flexible hours)

Location: Combined remote and in-person (majority is remote)

Salary: $35/hour

Job Description

The Nurse Navigator works within a navigation team to address barriers to recovery from hospitalization or illness caused by the social determinants of health (SDOH) for non-English-speaking patients, including outpatients, and newly discharged patients including new mothers. The position provides navigation by identifying resources, providing health education, and connecting individuals to services in response to referrals from the University of Colorado Hospital.

Qualifications

Required:

• Registered nurse (ADN or BSN)
• Experience working with immigrant and refugee and/or homeless populations
• Experience working in or with major healthcare providers/hospitals
• Knowledge of various benefits assistance (food, childcare, cash, disability, employment) available in Colorado
• Ability to work independently and think critically
• Good communication skills
• Resourceful and committed to finding creative solutions to unique client problems
• Flexibility and ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Driver's License

Preferred:

• Case management experience
• Spanish-language fluency

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicate with hospital, medical supply companies and nursing organizations to meet client needs
• Seek resources that address the SDOH
• Provide clients with legal, financial and health care resources as appropriate
• Work closely with other Spring Institute navigation teams to avoid duplication of services and ensure good communication
• Document, in a timely fashion, navigation activities
• Utilize phone-based interpretation services as necessary
• Conduct periodic home visits and accompany patients to medical appointments

To apply

Include cover letter and resume

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Ability to Relocate:

• Denver, CO 80203: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Denver, CO 80203