RN - Nurse Navigator (ENT Surgery)
UHS
Summary
The Nurse Navigator coordinates care to meet optimal outcomes for thoracic surgery patients across the care continuum. Within the Division of Thoracic Surgery, the Navigator coordinates referrals from providers and healthcare facilities, provides patient education, and serves as a resource for colleagues. Within the Division of Thoracic Surgery, the Lung Cancer Screening Nurse Navigator manages the daily operations of the GW low-dose screening CT program.
Job description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Lung Cancer Screening Manager for the GW Medicine Lung Cancer Screening Program
- Keep up-to-date records/data for the program.
- Perform all prescreening and screening for the LDCT program.
- Referrals are obtained from the 1-855-GWLUNGS hotline, via the EMR (Epic), and direct from providers.
- Responsible for the shared decision making (SDM) counseling if not performed by the referring provider.
- Offer and arrange smoking cessation counseling when appropriate.
- Place LDCT scan orders and schedule the exam within our allotted slots.
- Ensure results are sent to the referring provider and patient.
- Review high-risk patients (LungRads 3 or 4) with Chief of Thoracic Surgery or designee.
- Assist the Division staff with community outreach efforts as appropriate.
- Assists the Clinical Nurse Navigator as needed.
- Supports the vision, mission, and values of GW Medicine.
- Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's in nursing. Current D.C. Licensure as a registered nurse or evidence of application for licensure in D.C.
Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience as a registered nurse. Experience in public health or health/patient education preferred.
Physical Requirements
Walk, stand, and reach above the shoulder frequently in an office setting. Regularly exposed to healthcare settings that may require personal protective equipment. Requires manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, copier machine, and other equipment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing
- Current D.C. licensure as a registered nurse or evidence of application for licensure in D.C.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a registered nurse
- Experience in public health or health/patient education preferred
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.