Registered Nurse RN Patient Navigator Neurology Clinic

Primary City/State: Mesa, Arizona

Department Name: Banner Staffing Services-AZ

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Clinical Care

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This RN Pt Navigator will provide inpatient and outpatient complex care coordination and oversight to ensure safe and appropriate care is provided to the Neurology clinic patient populations. Additionally, they will improve patient care, patient satisfaction and throughput by providing: being the point of contact for the patient and caregivers, extensive patient teaching, monitoring patient progress and plan of care adherence, managing acute calls and needs, symptom management of advanced therapies, intervening as necessary as a patient advocate and patient educator.

This role will coordinate complex care with patient specialist and primary providers to ensure best outcomes are achieved both inpatient and ambulatory. Additionally, the navigator assesses, addresses, removes and prevents barriers to care thereby improving patient care, patient satisfaction and throughput. This specialized nurse is the point of contact and liaison for the patient and caregivers, provides extensive patient teaching, monitoring patient progress and plan of care adherence, managing acute calls and needs, nursing support, intervening as necessary as a patient advocate and patient educator.

This role will coordinate complex care with patient specialist, primary providers and resources to ensure best outcomes are achieved.

Location:

BUMCP Neurology Clinic

755 E McDowell Rd, 3rd Floor Phoenix, AZ 85006

Seeking availability to work preferably Mon-Fri from 8-5, but would consider Mon/Tues/Fri either 8's or 10's.

Banner Staffing Services (BSS) offers Registry/Per Diem opportunities within Banner Health. Registry/Per Diem positions are utilized as needed within our facilities. These positions are great way to start your career with Banner Health. As a BSS team member, you are eligible to apply (at any time) as an internal applicant to any regular opportunities within Banner Health.

• Competitive wages
• Paid orientation
• Flexible Schedules (select positions)
• Fewer Shifts Cancelled
• Weekly pay
• 403(b) Pre-tax retirement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee wellness program
• Discount Entertainment tickets
• Restaurant/Shopping discounts
• Auto Purchase Plan

Registry/Per Diem positions do not have guaranteed hours and no medical benefits package is offered
. Completion of post-offer Occupational Health physical assessment, drug screen and background check (includes employment, criminal and education) is required.

This position provides comprehensive care coordination, supporting a holistic and coordinated approach across the continuum of care. This position assists with informed decision-making; collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to allow for timely screening, diagnosis, treatment and increased supportive care throughout the patient experience. This position provides individual assistance to patients, families and caregivers to help identify and overcome barriers which may hinder quality medical and psychosocial patient care.

• Assesses the patient’s plan of care and develops, implements, monitors and documents the utilization of resources and progress of the patient through their care, facilitating options and services to meet the patient’s health care needs.
• Evaluates the medical necessity and appropriateness of care, optimizing patient outcomes. Serves as a liaison for referring physicians and assists with scheduling initial tests and consultations.
• Assists the patient/family through diagnostic services, treatment and care. Coordinates disease care using an interdisciplinary holistic approach, making appropriate referrals and consultations in coordination with physicians and providers.
• Ensures that the patient and family understand the diagnostic processes, care strategy and recommended actions, and are provided…