Clinician Navigator - IR/Cath and EP Lab at Rochester Regional Health – ROCHESTER, New York

Job Title: Clinician Navigator

Department: Interventional Services

Location: Unity Hospital

Hours Per Week: Full Time - 40 Hours

Schedule: Monday through Friday - Days; No weekends, holidays, or on-call.

SUMMARY

As a Clinician Navigator, your experience and understanding of chronic illness is key in advocating for patients and providing them with the best healthcare treatment resources and optimal clinical outcomes.

IR/Cath Lab

The Cardiology Lab (Cath Lab) and the Interventional Radiology Lab are high-acuity procedural areas serving a diverse adult patient population. The RNs on this unit will support adult patients, often with comorbidities such as coronary artery disease, stroke risk, peripheral vascular disease, etc. You will collaborate with ICU, ED, and inpatient units for urgent/emergent cases. We use advanced imaging systems (e.g., fluoroscopy, CT-guided interventions), hemodynamic monitoring, and sedation protocols. This role requires adaptability, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, procedure-driven environment with frequent transitions between patient care and technical support.

ATTRIBUTES

• Five (5) years of acute hospital care experience

• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skills

• Ability to recognize and manage emergencies

• Strong knowledge of specific chronic care regimen

• Time management and organizational skills

• Must be self-directed and able to collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Care. Serve as the patient’s first line of communication throughout the entire treatment program; coordinate multiple and complex technologies as part of the diagnosis and treatment; coordinate appointments and procedures; perform direct patient care, nursing documentation, symptom management, patient and family education and counseling

• Leadership. Form a collaborative practice among the care management team (i.e. surgeons, nurses, social workers, etc.); provide community outreach and education regarding the program; respond to calls concerning the program

• Collaboration. Work closely with the physician during patient visits; become aware of the treatment plan, expected outcomes and possible treatment complications

EDUCATION:

• BS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)
• NP - Nurse Practitioner Certification - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
• OT - Occupational Therapist - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
• PT - Physical Therapist - New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PAY RANGE: $82,742.00 - $113,568.00

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.