Summary:
The Emergency Department Navigator helps the patient and/or caregiver navigate the complex healthcare system by complimenting the services delivered through the Emergency Department. The Emergency Department Navigator does not provide clinical care and does not extend or substitute for the more specialized services of a doctor, nurse, or social worker.
Responsibilities:
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.Bridge cultural barriers between communities and the healthcare systemProvide culturally appropriate and accessible health education and informationAssure that people get the services they needProvide informal counseling and social supportAdvocate for individuals and communities within the health and social service systemIdentify barriers and circumstances that led the patient to the emergency departm...