Marshall Medical Centers
Decatur, AL
Overview
The Nurse Navigator identifies patient needs and priorities for care through assessment, planning and delegating care based on patient needs. Executes diagnostic and therapeutic physician orders. Evaluates the patient’s response to care and the attainment of or progress towards patient outcomes. Coordinates care between other professional disciplines as needed. Helps patients and/or staff identify problems and explores with them the alternative choices and outcomes. Demonstrates through behavior Decatur Morgan Hospital’s mission, vision and values.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions · Attend the tumor board meeting. · Responsible for the general coordination of patients who may receive or have received a cancer diagnosis. · Provide continuous and comprehensive education and information to patients and families. ·...