Nurse Navigator, Medicine Renal/Pulmonary
Company: The George Washington Medical Faculty Associates
Location: Mount Rainier
Posted on: February 27, 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.
Keywords: The George Washington Medical Faculty Associates, Washington DC , Nurse Navigator, Medicine Renal/Pulmonary, Healthcare , Mount Rainier, DC
