Nurse Navigator Brittany Clinic

The Patient Navigator provides assistance to patients and family members in assigned area. Based on physical, mental, and social assessment skills, the Navigator works in collaboration with staff and physicians on the coordination of appropriate referrals and resources to meet the needs of the patient being actively treated and upon discharge. Functions as a liaison between acute and sub acute providers in incorporating assistance with care needs post discharge. Assists with the coordination of evidence based best practices to promote positive patient outcomes following discharge. Provides education and emotional support to the patient and family. Coordinates efforts in the prevention of readmissions based on quality delivery of care at all levels. Responsibilities include, but are not limited, to the development, collection and analysis of data into specific dashboards utilized to enhance and coordinate the needs of the appropriate patient population.

As a leading health care innovator in Louisiana and Mississippi, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System brings together outstanding clinicians, the most advanced technology and leading research. With our health system, your career opportunities are endless. From one of Louisiana’s largest tertiary medical centers to the most personal and familiar small community hospital, we offer a variety of paths and settings to help your career grow.

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