Perinatal Navigator RN

To be a Perinatal Navigator RN at Infirmary Health, you will need at least an Associate’s degree in nursing along with a current Alabama RN license or a Multi State RN License as per the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). You should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and have a working knowledge of obstetrical treatments and newborn safety.

As a Perinatal Navigator RN at Infirmary Health, your primary responsibilities include designing and conducting educational programs, coordinating patient services throughout the care continuum, and acting as a liaison between healthcare professionals to ensure quality and continuity of care for expecting mothers and their newborns.

Infirmary Health prefers candidates for the Perinatal Navigator RN role who have at least one year of experience in perinatal nursing within the last three years. Additionally, a Bachelor’s degree in nursing and certification in Navigation or a related women’s health field would be highly regarded.

Infirmary Health emphasizes quality care by requiring Perinatal Navigator RNs to develop and implement educational programs aligned with regulatory and audience needs. These programs assist in meeting the organization's standards and improving the quality and efficiency of care provided to patients.

A successful Perinatal Navigator RN at Infirmary Health should possess empathy, strong communication skills, and a collaborative spirit to effectively liaise between various healthcare team members. Being detail-oriented and having a proactive approach to patient care will contribute greatly to success in this role.

When answering this question, focus on specific roles and responsibilities you've held in perinatal nursing. Highlight your clinical skills, any special training, and how your experiences have prepared you for the Perinatal Navigator RN position at Infirmary Health.

Discuss your experience with teamwork in a healthcare setting. Explain how you utilize tools such as electronic health records to share information and how you've successfully facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, and other staff members to enhance patient care.

Talk about designing educational materials that address common concerns and questions of expecting mothers. Provide examples of previous patient education initiatives you’ve led and how you tailored them to meet different patient needs.

Share specific coping mechanisms and strategies you use to maintain composure in high-pressure situations, such as prioritizing tasks, staying organized, and using a support network within your team to navigate challenges.

Emphasize your collaborative skills and how you apply communication and organizational strategies to ensure that all members of the healthcare team are on the same page regarding patient care plans and treatment protocols.

Describe a specific case where your intervention made a significant difference in a patient's journey, detailing the steps you took and the outcomes achieved. Focus on how this experience will contribute to your role as a Perinatal Navigator RN.

Mention professional associations, journals, and continuing education resources you engage with to enhance your knowledge in obstetrics and perinatal care. Explain how this knowledge will benefit your contributions at Infirmary Health.

Describe your systematic approach to assessing patient needs, including obtaining thorough medical histories, engaging in conversations with patients about their concerns, and recognizing key indicators that may affect their care.

Discuss the importance of patient education in empowering expecting mothers. Share how you would implement strategies to help patients understand their care plans, make informed decisions, and encourage them to ask questions.

Express your passion for women's health and your enthusiasm for joining a leading organization like Infirmary Health. Relate your career goals with the mission and values of the company and how you hope to contribute to the team.