Nurse Navigator, Medicine Renal/Pulmonary
Company: The George Washington Medical Faculty Associates
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 25, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Details Description Position Summary The GW Medical Faculty
Associates is looking for a qualified Nurse Navigator to provide
proficient nursing care for an individual or group of patients with
less predictable problems and to provide leadership in the
implementation of high-quality nursing care. The position will
provide support to the departments of both Renal Medicine and
Pulmonary Medicine. Essential Duties and Responsibilities To
perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be
assigned. Dependent upon the area of assignment, the incumbent
performs all, or a combination of, the following: - Uses advanced
nursing knowledge and the nursing process to: - Assess factors of
the patient’s past and present physical, psychosocial, and cultural
baseline, health problems, and external support systems that may
impact his/her ability to cope with the current health situation. -
Define a nursing problem list based on the assessment of the
patient, based on the consideration of the medical diagnosis and
the patient’s problems. - Define realistic, measurable goals
related to each problem. - Develop a nursing plan that is directed
toward the optimal resolution of nursing diagnoses and prevention
of future problems. - Evaluate and document a patient’s progress
toward goals. - Collaborates with the appropriate healthcare
professionals in implementing a comprehensive plan of care. -
Provide an individualized plan of nursing care that assists the
patient in maximizing participation in his/her care. - Collaborate
with a physician to revise the nursing plan of care and/ or goals
as necessary. - Implement appropriate patient education programs to
meet individual healthcare needs - Assist physicians with
day-to-day patient care: - Taking histories and assessing the
reason for visits. - Assist with procedures and treatments -
Provide patient teaching when necessary - Records nursing care
using appropriate documentation. Minimum Qualifications Education -
An Associate's degree in Nursing or an equivalent combination of
training and experience Licensure - Current D.C . Licensure as a
Registered Nurse or evidence of application for licensure in D.C.
and current out-of-state is necessary. Physical Requirements - Sit,
walk, reach, bend, or twist for long periods of time in a clinical
setting. - Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 100
lbs. as part of the role. - Regularly exposed to healthcare
settings that may require personal protective equipment. - Requires
manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, copier
machine, and other equipment. About GW MFA MFA physicians provide
comprehensive patient care, offering one practice for the whole
person with 52 medical and surgical specialties. As members of the
GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences faculty, MFA providers
are teachers and mentors for medical students, residents, fellows,
and researchers preserving the rich tradition of academics,
research, and healing. In addition to maintaining a closely
integrated alliance with The George Washington University and The
George Washington University Hospital (GWUH) which is separately
owned and operated by Universal Health Services (UHS), the GW MFA
has active referring relationships with 12 area hospitals. The GW
MFA’s leading healthcare presence in the DC metro region is
complemented by a network of community-based practices in DC,
Maryland, and Virginia. Given its geographic location in central NW
Washington, DC, and proximity to more than 175 resident embassies,
the MFA continues to evolve its international clinical outreach.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with
Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of
their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further
information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the
Department of Labor.
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