"Nurse Navigator - ALS Neuromuscular Center - FT Days"

The Nurse Coordinator functions independently providing direct and indirect patient care based on the nursing process for the clinic. Functions as the primary contact for patients. Provides education as needed to the patients/family related to surgical care, diagnostic procedures, medication, and other complex aspects of the plan of care. The nurse incorporates the psycho-motor and age appropriate cognitive skills of the patient/family/significant other utilizing knowledge of patient assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation. Assures that the continuum of care process is complete to include: pre-procedure & surgery, therapy protocols, hospitalization, anticipated discharge needs, and follow up in the physician offices. Supports the faculty in clinic for every patient care session. Collaborates with colleagues in clinic to support, and cross cover other practices as needed. Coordinates evaluation for clinical trials, education and care. Performs scheduling of office visits and procedures. The nurse coordinator is accountable for the quality of nursing practice. Provides nursing services as needed and assists with other activities as assigned to help grow the practice and the referrals to UCI.

Required Qualifications: Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties; Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job; Multiple Sclerosis Certification within 6 months of hire; Minimum 2 years of clinical experience; Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Current CA RN license; Basic Life Support Certification from AHA; All external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with the outpatient care related to neurological disorders patients; Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Vietnamese (certain clinics may require this qualification).