Banner Health

Banner Health

Registered Nurse RN Patient Navigator Addiction Medicine and Recovery

BUMC Phoenix (1111 E McDowell Rd) · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 5 days ago
Process ImprovementPatient CareResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingTime ManagementWritingOrganizational Skills

About the role

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Supports the patient and family during difficult decision-making periods. Assist in coordination of end of life care for patient and family and provides emotional support.
  • Participates in staff development to maintain current standards of practice and ensure the highest quality of care.

Requirements

  • Must possess knowledge as normally obtained through the completion of a Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field.
  • BLS certification required.
  • Requires a proficiency level typically achieved with 5 years clinical experience.
  • Requires effective communication and writing skills, good time management skills and knowledge of word processing and database software applications.
  • Requires the ability to teach both clinical and non-clinical personnel regarding care and diagnostics services.
  • Decision making required for treatment and standardization of care of patients.

Nice to have

  • Current certification in specialty area preferred.
  • Prior Case Management experience preferred.
  • EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Benefits

  • This RN Pt Navigator is critical in ensuring safe, coordinated care for patients with complex addiction and behavioral health needs.
  • University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center.
  • The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals.

Company info

  • Internal customers include all levels of staff, including physicians.
  • External customers include patients, families, employees of other healthcare institutions, physician offices, referring physicians, community providers and agencies, payers, provider networks, and regulatory agencies.

Equal opportunity

  • Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

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