Patient Navigator (RN)

Conifer Health Solutions•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is responsible for patient triage and education, assisting physicians during office hours, and following up on prescriptions, procedures, and tests. The role maintains chart documentation to ensure all information about each visit is completed and documented correctly. The nurse supports patient assessment and care, assists physicians with examinations and procedures, administers prescribed medications, and helps ensure patient and operational information is accurately documented and routed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of an accredited nursing program.
Current state RN nursing license.
Current CPR certification.
At least two years of clinical experience working in a physician office.

Responsibilities

Assist in assessing patient needs and treatment plans by taking vital signs and blood pressure, collecting patient history and medication lists, and determining the chief complaint.
Provide physicians with assessments of patient condition.
Perform tests as directed by a physician.
Prepare equipment and assist physicians with medical treatments, examinations, and procedures.
Draw laboratory specimens and prepare them for transport, including completing laboratory forms or entering information into a computer.
Administer prescribed oral medications and give intramuscular and subcutaneous injections.
Assist with patient teaching and instructions.
Triage patients to identify emergencies and provide immediate support when necessary; notify the provider of medical emergencies.
Assist in developing and documenting patient care protocols and procedures and patient education materials.
Compile and analyze medical, statistical, and operational data and prepare reports to measure outcomes and program efficacy.
Review treatment forms to verify that data needed to maximize reimbursement has been identified.
Route relevant patient information to appropriate department personnel.
Ensure information is appropriately entered into the Electronic Health Record.
Follow up on prescriptions, procedures, and tests.
Maintain accurate and complete chart documentation for patient visits.