Banner Health
Registered Nurse RN Navigator Pediatrics
Banner Health, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718
Primary City/State:
Tucson, Arizona
Department Name:
PPA-Wilmot-Clinic
Work Shift:
Day
Job Category:
Clinical Care
Find your path in health care. We want to change the lives of those in our care – and the people who choose to take on this challenge. If you're ready to change lives, we want to hear from you.
Nestled between five majestic mountain ranges, Tucson is more than just a city—it's a vibrant tapestry of culture, nature, and history. With over 350 days of sunshine a year, a thriving arts scene, world‑renowned cuisine, and easy access to some of the most stunning desert landscapes in the Southwest, Tucson offers a unique blend of urban charm and outdoor adventure.
The RN Navigator assists with informed decision‑making; collaborating with a multi‑disciplinary team to allow for timely screening, diagnosis, treatment and increased supportive care throughout the patient experience.
Schedule Monday - Friday 40 hours per week
Location Banner Pediatric Multi Specialty Clinic 535 N Wilmot Road Suite 100 Tucson AZ
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 provides comprehensive care coordination, supporting a holistic and coordinated approach across the continuum of care. This position assists with informed decision‑making; 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.
CORE FUNCTIONS
Assess the patient's plan of care and develop, implement, monitor and document the utilization of resources and progress of the patient through their care, facilitating options and services to meet the patient's health care needs.
Evaluate the medical necessity and appropriateness of care, optimizing patient outcomes; serve as a liaison for referring physicians and assist with scheduling initial tests and consultations.
Assist the patient/family through diagnostic services, treatment and care. Coordinate disease care using an interdisciplinary holistic approach, making appropriate referrals and consultations in coordination with physicians and providers.
Ensure 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 healthcare providers. Respond to patient requests for information regarding the disease process, expected side effects and community resources.
Evaluate patient's functional abilities and limitations. Determine if intervention is needed. Establish treatment goals that are functional, measurable, patient related and reflect key limiting factors. Establish and implement a plan of care to achieve treatment goals. Collaborate with patient and family when setting goal; initiate discharge planning. Recommend additions to or modifications of referring orders.
Support the patient and family during difficult decision‑making periods. Assist in coordination of end‑of‑life care for patient and family and provide emotional support.
Support process improvement activities for populations of patients to achieve the optimal clinical, financial, operational, and satisfaction outcomes. Participate in staff development to maintain current standards of practice and ensure the highest quality of care.
Establish and promote a collaborative relationship with physicians, payers, and other members of the health care team. Collect and communicate pertinent, timely information to payers and others to fulfill utilization and regulatory requirements.
This position works independently, with freedom to determine how to best accomplish functions within established procedures. This position confers with supervisor on any unusual situations. 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must possess knowledge as normally obtained through the completion of a Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field.
Requires a current RN license in the state of practice. BLS certification required.
Requires a proficiency level typically achieved with 5 years clinical experience.
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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Current certification in specialty area preferred.
Prior Case Management experience preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug‑free work environment.
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Tucson, Arizona
Department Name:
PPA-Wilmot-Clinic
Work Shift:
Day
Job Category:
Clinical Care
Find your path in health care. We want to change the lives of those in our care – and the people who choose to take on this challenge. If you're ready to change lives, we want to hear from you.
Nestled between five majestic mountain ranges, Tucson is more than just a city—it's a vibrant tapestry of culture, nature, and history. With over 350 days of sunshine a year, a thriving arts scene, world‑renowned cuisine, and easy access to some of the most stunning desert landscapes in the Southwest, Tucson offers a unique blend of urban charm and outdoor adventure.
The RN Navigator assists with informed decision‑making; collaborating with a multi‑disciplinary team to allow for timely screening, diagnosis, treatment and increased supportive care throughout the patient experience.
Schedule Monday - Friday 40 hours per week
Location Banner Pediatric Multi Specialty Clinic 535 N Wilmot Road Suite 100 Tucson AZ
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 provides comprehensive care coordination, supporting a holistic and coordinated approach across the continuum of care. This position assists with informed decision‑making; 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.
CORE FUNCTIONS
Assess the patient's plan of care and develop, implement, monitor and document the utilization of resources and progress of the patient through their care, facilitating options and services to meet the patient's health care needs.
Evaluate the medical necessity and appropriateness of care, optimizing patient outcomes; serve as a liaison for referring physicians and assist with scheduling initial tests and consultations.
Assist the patient/family through diagnostic services, treatment and care. Coordinate disease care using an interdisciplinary holistic approach, making appropriate referrals and consultations in coordination with physicians and providers.
Ensure 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 healthcare providers. Respond to patient requests for information regarding the disease process, expected side effects and community resources.
Evaluate patient's functional abilities and limitations. Determine if intervention is needed. Establish treatment goals that are functional, measurable, patient related and reflect key limiting factors. Establish and implement a plan of care to achieve treatment goals. Collaborate with patient and family when setting goal; initiate discharge planning. Recommend additions to or modifications of referring orders.
Support the patient and family during difficult decision‑making periods. Assist in coordination of end‑of‑life care for patient and family and provide emotional support.
Support process improvement activities for populations of patients to achieve the optimal clinical, financial, operational, and satisfaction outcomes. Participate in staff development to maintain current standards of practice and ensure the highest quality of care.
Establish and promote a collaborative relationship with physicians, payers, and other members of the health care team. Collect and communicate pertinent, timely information to payers and others to fulfill utilization and regulatory requirements.
This position works independently, with freedom to determine how to best accomplish functions within established procedures. This position confers with supervisor on any unusual situations. 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must possess knowledge as normally obtained through the completion of a Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field.
Requires a current RN license in the state of practice. BLS certification required.
Requires a proficiency level typically achieved with 5 years clinical experience.
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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Current certification in specialty area preferred.
Prior Case Management experience preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug‑free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy
#J-18808-Ljbffr