Nurse Navigator Neurology

Job Title

Neurology and/or Dementia Experience Preferred

Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm

E. Osborn Rd @ N. Scottsdale Rd

Great care starts with great people. (Like you.)

At HonorHealth, you'll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona's largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY Provides a seamless approach to case coordination by performing multiple responsibilities to ensure optimal patient care. Analyzes the medical record and collaborates with care physicians, patients, family members, and other healthcare team members including case management, to develop a realistic treatment plan. Provides guidance and appropriate resources to patients and families through the assessment of social, financial, and emotional needs. Works collaboratively with appropriate staff to coordinate consultations, referrals, initiation and continuation of home care services, and DME orders. Acts as a patient advocate through the continuum and is available to the physician, patient, and family as a resource to facilitate communication.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Collaborates with patients, families, and caregivers, to ensure care is coordinated across the healthcare continuum by establishing a strong patient/family/caregiver relationship, providing resources based on assessment of needs, providing education, and facilitating coordination of all necessary follow-up care.
• In collaboration with physicians and service line leadership, develops standards of care, practice guidelines, and diagnosis-based protocols, and ensures patients receive quality care though use of these methods. Coordinates patient referrals to other physicians and specialists.
• Proactively identifies problems and recommends appropriate changes if necessary. Assures that in a timely manner, all tests are performed, results are reviewed by physician, and patient is notified of test results.
• Influences optimal patient quality outcomes, efficient use of resources within the network, and ultimately enhances the patient experience and promotes high patient satisfaction.
• Communicates effectively and professionally using all modalities while maintaining patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations. Documents appropriate information in the patient's permanent medical record.
• Assessment, data, and order entry, scheduling, and other duties as assigned.

Education

• Associates in Nursing Required
• Bachelors in Nursing Preferred

Experience

• 1 year in an inpatient/outpatient clinical setting Required
• 2 years nursing experience Required
• 3 years experience in designated specialty Preferred

License and Certifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) - Certification Basic Life Support Required
• Registered Nurse (RN) - License State Licensure And/Or Compact State Licensure Required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - Certification Preferred
• Certification in designated specialty Preferred