Registered Nurse; RN - Nurse Navigator

Children's Mercy is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Navigator for a nursing job in Kansas City, Missouri.

• Specialty:
  Nurse Navigator
• Discipline:
  RN
• Duration:
  Ongoing
• Employment Type:
  
  Staff

Thanks for your interest in Children's Mercy!:

Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children’s Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children’s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

The Behavioral Health Care Navigator provides specialized expert support, intervention, and care coordination to members at high risk of adverse health outcomes specific to mental and behavioral health needs. When members are identified through risk stratification or referred from the community, the Behavioral Health Care Navigator follows established protocols, adhering to strict timelines and documentation standards to perform an assessment and engage the member and caregiver in maximizing systems and resources to meet the needs in the least restrictive environment.

The Behavioral Health Care Navigator pays special attention to member safety and provides education to caregivers on safety planning. The Behavioral Health Care Navigator is knowledgeable about ever-changing community resources available to support members in need of acute mental health services. This position is also responsible for performing utilization management using clinical knowledge and experience to authorize services, monitor for over and under utilization of services, and ensure accurate service level usage.

Transitional care planning is a key role of the Behavioral Health Care Navigator for members moving between care settings. The Behavioral Health Care Navigator promotes equitable, quality care through appropriate, cost-effective interventions.

At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

• Care Coordination
• Utilization Management
• Screening and Assessment
• Collaboration with community behavioral health providers
• Supports functions of the care team

• Bachelor's Degree RN and 3-5 years experience Experienced mental health professional with plan experience in prior authorization and/or a clinical setting, such as inpatient hospital, clinic, etc. with demonstrated skills in attention to detail and coordination of care across multiple settings or
• Master's Degree Behavioral Health professional with Master’s degree,…