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Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

Aspirus Health in Wausau, WI is seeking a Registered Nurse – Care Coordination Lung Navigator to join our team.

The RN Care Coordination Lung Navigator ensures timely access and seamless coordination of services throughout the continuum of care for a designated patient population which includes patients presenting for lung cancer screening as well as management of incidental lung nodules. The RN Navigator assists in coordinating timely diagnostic testing, referrals, and follow-up care if necessary. The RN Navigator is responsible for facilitating communication between patients, providers, and specialists to ensure continuity of care. The RN Navigator educates patients and families about disease processes, treatment options, and available support services and intervenes as needed to address barriers to care. The RN Care Coordination Lung Navigator functions as an active health advisor, educator and advocate throughout the process of screening, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer or other conditions. This position shares knowledge with patients and families regarding internal and external support services and resources, and tracks data on patients to ensure completion of recommended treatment plans and follow-up care. The RN Care Coordination Lung Navigator works directly with the health care team to deliver innovative health management practices to the patients and community of Aspirus.

HOURS: Full-time .8 or 64 hours every pay period. Day shift.

Experience/Qualifications

+ Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred

+ Possesses an active Wisconsin or Michigan RN nursing license.

+ Skills in organizing and prioritizing work along with multi-tasking simultaneously.

+ Skills in working effectively as a dedicated, creative and resourceful team player.

+ Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills.

+ Demonstrates sound clinical judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

+ Willingness to be a change agent and positive role model.

+ Knowledge of motivational communication techniques to engage patients/families.

+ Ability to demonstrate a strong, autonomous work ethic with qualities of personal and professional integrity.

+ Detail and goal oriented demonstrated by personal initiative and accountability.

+ Possesses confidence to communicate and outreach to other community health care organizations and personnel.

Employee Benefits

+ Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.

+ PTO accrual from day one!

+ Generous retirement plan with match available.

+ Wellness program for employees and their families.

Our Mission : We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision : Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

Click here (https://www.aspirus.org/about) to learn more.

Position RN- CARE COORDINATION LUNG NAVIGATOR - CARE COORDINATION

Location

Req ID 96740