Posted:
8/6/2024, 2:00:31 AM
Location(s):
New South Wales, Australia ⋅ Auburn, New South Wales, Australia
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Category:
RN ProfessionalCity:
JacksonState:
TennesseeShift:
10 - Day (United States of America)Job Description Summary:
Responsible for the achievement of optimal patient outcomes through assisting in the prompt notification of primary care providers and patients of incidental lung nodule findings. The Nurse Navigator is specially trained to assist with appropriate follow up management of lung nodules. The Nurse Navigator is responsible for routine daily operations of the Lung Nodule Clinic. This includes, but is not limited to, organizational planning, scheduling, documentation, prior authorizations and patient care. The position is a service to our patients and local primary care providers. Navigating patients from detection, to follow up testing/ diagnosis and treatment. This position has flexible, non –traditional work hours. The goal of the clinic is to assist in awareness of lung nodule findings while being available to facilitate timely access to care. By detecting lung nodules earlier, we hope to see a shift in lung cancer diagnoses from primarily late stage to earlier stages such as I and II. By providing earlier detection, we expect earlier access to treatment, better prognosis and longer life expectancy for our patients.EDUCATION:
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NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENT
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Website: https://wth.org/
Headquarter Location: Jackson, Tennessee, United States
Employee Count: 5001-10000
Year Founded: 1950
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Health Care ⋅ Non Profit