Overview - Schedule: Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm
- Department: GWM Care Navigation
- Location: Forsyth Medical Center
The Pulmonary Disease Navigator is responsible for working directly with patients who are diagnosed with chronic pulmonary diseases such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease/Emphysema, pneumonia, Asthma, and Pulmonary Fibrosis; act as a liaison to patients, families and providers to ensure proper length of stay, adequate education and safe discharge; Ensures that quality metrics specific to disease process are met; promote compliance with management of chronic pulmonary diseases throughout the continuum of care; provide referrals for follow-up testing and/or to other disciplines and specialties when appropriate.
Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time.
Let Novant Health be the destination for your professional growth.
At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.
Qualifications - Education: Graduate from an accredited school for Respiratory care, required. 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of three years in acute care respiratory therapist exp, required. Minimum of two years experience in care of targets patient population, preferred.
- Licensure/Certification: Currently registered by National Board Resp. Care, required. NC Resp Care Board - Pulmonary Disease Educator Advanced Practice Credential, preferred.
- Additional Skills (required): Ability to successfully complete generic and department specific competency assessment. Current practice in area of responsibility; required computer/information systems/ equipment used in performing assigned duties; application of safety and infection control policies and procedures; customer feedback and impact on core processes; verbal and written communication skills that are sensitive to diversities among age groups, cultures, and educational levels.
- Additional Skills (preferred): Completion of AARC Pulmonary Disease Educator course.
ResponsibilitiesIt is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.
- Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
- The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
- All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".
