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Position Summary
The Discharge Throughput Nurse Navigator is responsible for the performance of and oversight of discharge call back protocols for patients at risk for readmissions. This Nurse Navigator will make management decisions with the goals on creating the highest standard of care for patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings and continuing to develop initiatives to improve the quality of the readmission Program. In addition, working closely within the SBM healthcare system and all SBM outpatient services to develop and maintain patient safety practices throughout Suffolk County. Maintain a strong presence in the communities by developing patient education materials, and dev eloping strong inpatient/outpatient marketing and outreach effort.
Duties of a Discharge Throughput Nurse Navigator may include the following but are not limited to:
- Generate and Evaluate patient readmission risk lists and place patient call backs focused on the high risk patients.
- Engage patients in meaningful discussion of follow-up discharge plans, assist in coordinating follow up appointments. Educate patients to self-care strategies.
- Connect patients with appropriate resources utilizing both inpatient and outpatient professional resources.
- Create protocols, guidelines and policies for the follow up of patients at risk for readmissions in various settings with the collaboration of staff.
- Assess and evaluates at-risk discharge data pertaining to patient care and throughput initiatives and works with an interprofessional leadership team for continuous quality improvement.
- Participates in all throughput program development and quality improvements to improve patient outcomes.
- Responsible, leading and maintaining all aspects of standard of care for the Stony Brook Throughput initiatives.
- Facilitate communication between and among the patient and providers and acts as a liaison with the health care team on behalf of the patient.
- Utilizes a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach to maximize the patient experience.
- Works closely with leadership on joint projects to improve and maintain patient workflow processes, standard of cares, and quality data.
- Collaborate with patient education for the development and maintain updates of all print and electronic materials pertaining to Pt discharge/follow-up Educational materials.
- Coordinate a strong presence in the community and referral practices.
- Develop and/or promote patient and family Resources in the SBM practices.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by management.
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