Registered Nurse RN Triage Memory Care

RN Memory Care Triage

Primary City/State:
Tucson, Arizona

Department Name: BUMG - BAI
-Clinic

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:
Nursing

Nurses are the heartbeat of health care and we are committed to keeping our nurses' hearts happy and healthy. This means investing in the holistic health and happiness of our nurses-through better pay, better benefits, better opportunities and a better community.

As the RN Memory Care Triage at Banner Alzheimer's Institute, you will play a vital role in supporting Memory Care Neurologists by serving as the primary liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers. Your responsibilities will include triaging patients to assess their needs, managing prior authorizations to ensure timely access to treatments and medications, and coordinating seamlessly with neurologists and the care team to deliver comprehensive memory care services.

You will utilize systems such as Cerner, Rev Cycle, and Cover My Meds to streamline workflows, process medication approvals, and maintain accurate patient records. This position requires strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach to working with patients and families navigating Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, ensuring they receive the highest quality of care and support throughout their treatment journey.

This is a full-time position, scheduled Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm.

Banner University Medical Group is our nonprofit faculty practice plan associated with the University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine in Phoenix and Tucson. Our 1,100-plus clinicians provide primary and specialty care to patients at highly ranked Banner – University Medical Centers and dozens of clinics while providing mentorship to more than 1,200 residents and fellows. Our practice values and encourages the three-part mission of academic medicine: research, education and excellent patient care.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice utilizing the framework for professional nursing practice and development. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under their direction. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills necessary to assess data and plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of assigned patients.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs. Reviews patient history and physical with patient/family and assures completion within appropriate timeframe. Reviews available information obtained by other health care team members. Reviews diagnostics and laboratory data and reports abnormal results to the physician(s) and other appropriate caregivers. Completes assessment and reassessments according to patient need and as outlined in policy.

2. Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input. Initiates a plan of care based on patient-specific needs, assessment data and the medical plan of care. Goals for patient are realistic, measurable and developed in conjunction with the patient/family. Considers the physical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age specific and educational needs of the patient in the plan of are.

Plans care in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team. Reviews and revises the plan of care to reflect changing patient needs based on evaluation of the patient's status.

3. Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team. Provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements. Delegates appropriately, and provides nursing supervision in the provision of care to patients by other licensed nurses…