Registered Nurse Physicians Immediate Care

Primary City/State:Mesa, ArizonaDepartment Name:Banner Staffing Services-AZWork Shift:DayJob Category:Clinical CareThe academic medicine difference. At the center of Banner - University Medicine is patient care, research, and teaching. Join a nationally recognized health care leader and experience the future of medicine today.This RN Pt Navigator will provide inpatient and outpatient complex care coordination and oversight to ensure safe and appropriate care is provided to the Advanced Lung Disease 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: BUMG Advanced Lung Disease Clinic755 E McDowell Rd, 3rd Floor Phoenix, AZ 85006Seeking availability to work preferably Mon-Fri from 8-5, but would consider less days/hours.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 wagesPaid orientationFlexible Schedules (select positions)Fewer Shifts CancelledWeekly pay403(b) Pre-tax retirementEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee wellness programDiscount Entertainment ticketsRestaurant/Shopping discountsAuto Purchase PlanRegistry/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 requiredPOSITION SUMMARYThis position provides comprehensive care coordination, supporting a holistic and coordinated approach across the continuum of care. 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 with appropriate information in coordination with physician and health care providers. Responds to patient requests for information regarding the disease process, expected side effects and community resources.Establishes and implements a plan of care to achieve treatment goals. initiates discharge planning. Assist in coordination of end of life care for patient and family and provides emotional support.Supports process improvement activities for populations of patients to achieve the optimal clinical, financial, operational, and satisfaction outcomes. Participates in staff development to maintain current standards of practice and ensure the highest quality of care.Establishes and promotes a collaborative relationship with physicians, payers, and other members of the health care team. Collects and communicates pertinent, timely information to payers and others to fulfill utilization and regulatory requirements.This position is facility-based with no budgetary responsibility. 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. This position requires making decisions related to patient care coordination throughout various facilities and with various specialty practices. Decision making required for treatment and standardization of care of patients. This position requires complex problem solving related to plan of care for evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning for patients.Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Banner Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.NOTE: The core functions are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented as outlined by the incumbent's immediate manager.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESDIRECTLY REPORTINGNoneMATRIX OR INDIRECT REPORTINGNoneTYPE OF SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESN/ABanner Health Leadership will strive to uphold the mission, values, and purpose of the organization. They will serve as role models for staff and act in a people-centered, service excellence-focused, and results-oriented manner.PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENT FACTORSIP - Typical Indirect Patient Care Environment: (CSPD Instrument Technician, Lab Technician, Pharmacist)Able to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently.Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone.May require periodic to frequent use of personal computer.Off-site travel may be required.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMust possess knowledge as normally obtained through the completion of a Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field.Depending on area of focus, requires a current RN licensure, PT licensure, or OT licensure in the state of practice. Requires excellent organizational skills and clinical knowledge regarding specialty care services, as well as care coordination of services, legal and financial aspects of diagnostic services and health services in specialty area. 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. Also requires a good understanding of process improvement. Employees working at Banner MD Anderson on the Banner University Medical Center Phoenix campus must possess a State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. This is a requirement of the Whole Family Counseling Program held at this specific facility.Prior Case Management experience preferred. Depending on area of focus, experience with mild traumatic brain injury treatment(s), outreach in the community, and research related to mTBI is preferred.Privacy Policy:Privacy Policy

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