Nurse Navigator - Plaza - Neurology - FT Days - 43296-1A

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Updated: Nov 22, 2022
Location: Irvine
Job Type:
Department: Plaza - Neurology

Job Description:

UC Title: CASE MGR EX

Position Number: 40323438

Reports to: Ambulatory Care Patient Supv 2

Working Title: Nurse Navigator

Cost Center: Plaza - Neurology (427611)

Bargaining Unit: UPTE

FLSA: Exempt

Date Created: 9/23/2022

Job Code: 007870

Hours: 40

Shift: Not Applicable

FTE: 1

Position Summary: 

The Nurse Coordinator functions independently providing direct and indirect patient care based on the nursing process for the clinic.  Functions as the primary contact for patients. Provides education as needed to the patients/family related to surgical care, diagnostic procedures, medication, and other complex aspects of the plan of care. The nurse incorporates the psycho-motor and age appropriate cognitive skills of the patient/family/significant other utilizing knowledge of patient assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.  Assures that the continuum of care process is complete to include: pre-procedure & surgery, therapy protocols, hospitalization, anticipated discharge needs, and follow up in the physician offices.  Supports the faculty in clinic for every patient care session. Collaborates with colleagues in clinic to support, and cross cover other practices as needed. Coordinates evaluation for clinical trials, education and care. Occasionally performs scheduling of office visits and procedures.  The nurse coordinator is accountable for the quality of nursing practice. Provides nursing services as needed and assists with other activities as assigned to help grow the practice and the referrals to UCI.

Salary Range:

Annual Rate  Minimum  $121,709.52                         Midpoint               $141,169.68                         Maximum             $160,608.96

Required Qualifications:

Current CA RN license

Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload

Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

All external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Minimum 2 years of clinical experience

Basic Life Support Certification from AHA

Multiple Sclerosis Certification within 6 months of hire

Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties

Preferred Qualifications:

Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Vietnamese (certain clinics may require this qualification)

Experience with the outpatient care related to neurological disorders patients

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act

• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI’s Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [email protected] or at (949) 824-0500, Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.