RN Navigator - Flagstaff, AZ
RN Navigator - Flagstaff, AZ
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Job Description
Overview
The RN Navigator functions on a multidisciplinary team to facilitate coordinate and bridge the gap between outpatient management and hospital- acute management. The RN navigator assesses patient risk and determines appropriate interventions based on patient needs. The RN navigator coordinates care with the multidisciplinary team across the continuum of care. The RN navigator is responsible for ensuring all patients receive quality and comprehensive services. The RN Navigator will serve as the primary contact for their identified patient population. The RN navigator will serve as a clinical resource with expertise in the care and management of their patient population and functions across the healthcare continuum to facilitate the best possible clinical outcomes for optimal wellness in the most appropriate resource.
Responsibilities
* Completes psychosocial assessments to guide the development of care plans with the identified patient to lower risk threshold for care delivery.
* Facilitates the progression of care by advancing the care plan identification of outcomes implementation plan and sets goals that are measurable realistic and individualized.
* Ensures appropriate documentation in the electronic medical record.
* Manages costs and utilization of hospital services in order to manage financial obligations for the patient the family and the hospital.
* Utilizes hospital community and national resources to maintain and enhance knowledge and expertise of the case management team.
* Monitors outcomes and develops process change to improve care.
* Assists patients with finding the highest quality low cost post-discharge care.
* Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employees area of responsibility.
* If required for the position ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates.
* Completes all company mandatory modules and required job-specific training in the specified time frame.
Qualifications
Masters Degree in Nursing- Preferred
BLS (American Heart Assoc.)- Required
Fingerprint Clearance Card application number- Required upon hire
Fingerprint Clearance Card- Required within 90 days of hire
National Certification in relevant specialty- Preferred
Two years experience working with specific specialty patients- Preferred
Experience and working knowledge of care management concepts for specific chronic diseases as pertains to the specific navigator role- Preferred
Healthcare is a rapidly changing environment and technology is integrated into almost all aspects of patient care. Computers and other electronic devices are utilized across the organization and throughout each department. Colleagues must have an understanding of computers and competence in using computers and basic software programs.
Employment Type
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