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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