Staff Position

Nurse Navigator
RiverRidge Outpatient - ME
Kennebunk, ME

$34-50/hour
Posted 7 days agoFrom the web
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Description

Nurse Navigator - RN


Overview:
We are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in a range of roles. Join us in our mission to enhance the well-being of our patients and residents while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.
Responsibilities:
* This is a dual role of Nurse Navigator and Infection Preventionist; a brief overview of expectations is below *
 

Infection Preventionist responsibilities center on reducing healthcare-associated infections. You’d typically:

  • Develop and maintain an infection control program aligned with guidelines from organizations like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
  • Conduct surveillance (tracking infections, outbreaks, antibiotic use).
  • Lead outbreak investigations and implement containment measures.
  • Ensure proper isolation procedures, hand hygiene, and PPE use.
  • Report required data (e.g., through NHSN) and prepare for inspections.

 

The Nurse Navigator coordinates care and services for a select group of patients/families to guide them through the health care experience. This coordination of care is accomplished through a collaborative process working with the patient/family and the interdisciplinary team (IDT). The Nurse Navigator will function as the primary architect in the development of an optimum discharge date, and will follow-up post discharge to provide continuity of care.

 

Qualifications:

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing, college or university with a current registered nurse licensure by the State Board of Nursing.

A minimum of five years full-time or equivalent clinical experience is required and a minimum of two years of clinical experience in long-term care nursing is preferred. BSN required.

Benefits:

*Variable compensation plans
*Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
*Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
*Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships
*Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off

*Free 24/7 virtual health care provided by licensed doctors for all Anthem medically-enrolled employees and their immediate family members

*On-Demand Pay Program that allows for instant access to a portion of the money you’ve already earned

 

We also offer several voluntary insurances such as:
*Pet Insurance
*Term and Whole Life Insurance
*Short-term Disability
*Hospital Indemnity
*Personal Accident
*Critical Illness
*Cancer Coverage

 

Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.

 

Posted Salary Range: USD $50.00 - USD $53.00 /Hr.

Pay

Average Maine Staff Position Pay

$46.54/hour

The average salary for a Nurse Navigator is 8% lower than the US average of $50.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.