Job Description
Job Summary:
The Burn Nurse Navigator functions within a highly dynamic, multidisciplinary environment requiring consistent coordination across inpatient, outpatient, and community-based settings to support patients throughout the full continuum of burn care. The navigator maintains an active caseload of approximately 40-60 patients while supporting an annual volume of 250-300 burn admissions, prioritizing high-risk individuals and ensuring timely transitions of care. Core operational responsibilities include daily coordination with the burn team, real-time tracking of discharges and follow-up needs, and structured post-discharge outreach (e.g., post-discharge day 1 and day 7 calls) to identify early complications and prevent readmissions. The navigator must demonstrate proficiency in electronic medical record systems and data tracking tools to document patient interactions, monitor outcomes, and contribute to performance improvement initiatives aligned with American Burn Associati...
The Burn Nurse Navigator functions within a highly dynamic, multidisciplinary environment requiring consistent coordination across inpatient, outpatient, and community-based settings to support patients throughout the full continuum of burn care. The navigator maintains an active caseload of approximately 40-60 patients while supporting an annual volume of 250-300 burn admissions, prioritizing high-risk individuals and ensuring timely transitions of care. Core operational responsibilities include daily coordination with the burn team, real-time tracking of discharges and follow-up needs, and structured post-discharge outreach (e.g., post-discharge day 1 and day 7 calls) to identify early complications and prevent readmissions. The navigator must demonstrate proficiency in electronic medical record systems and data tracking tools to document patient interactions, monitor outcomes, and contribute to performance improvement initiatives aligned with American Burn Associati...