RN Navigator - Leukemia/BMT

HonorHealth•Scottsdale, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

HonorHealth is looking for a RN Navigator to support the BMT service line focusing on patients needing leukemia care. This role will work with APPs and Providers creating plans of care, education the patient and family members as well as identifying concerns and recommending changes to care. The ideal candidate must meet the minimum requirements of the role of a Associate n Nursing, one (1) year experience in an inpatient/outpatient clinical setting, in addition to at least two (2) years nursing experience. A current BLS card and current Arizona State RN license and/or Compact license are required. To ensure success in the role prior care navigation, leukemia patient care experience, and a strong understanding of leukemia care models are valued added to providing the best patient care. Overview Looking to be part of something more meaningful? At HonorHealth, you’ll be part of a team, creating a multi-dimensional care experience for our patients. You’ll have opportunities to make a difference. From our Ambassador Movement to our robust training and development programs, you can select where and how you want to make an impact. HonorHealth offers a diverse benefits portfolio for our full-time and part-time team members designed to help you and your family live your best lives. Visit honorhealth.com/benefits to learn more. Join us. Let’s go beyond expectations and transform healthcare together. HonorHealth is one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, serving a population of five million people in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. The comprehensive network encompasses six acute-care hospitals, an extensive medical group with primary, specialty and urgent care services, a cancer care network, outpatient surgery centers, clinical research, medical education, a foundation, an accountable care organization, community services and more. With nearly 17,000 team members, 3,700 affiliated providers and close to 2,000 volunteers dedicated to providing high quality care, HonorHealth strives to go beyond the expectations of a traditional healthcare system to improve the health and well-being of communities across Arizona. Learn more at HonorHealth.com.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Nursing - Required
1 year in an inpatient/outpatient clinical setting - Required
2 years nursing experience - Required
Clinical Other\BCLS - Basic Life Support - Required
Nursing\RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure And/Or Compact State Licensure - Required

Nice To Haves

Leukemia patient care experience highly preferred
Strong understanding of leukemia care models
BSN preferred but not required
Prior Care Navigation preferred but not required
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing - Preferred
3 years experience in designated specialty - Preferred
Clinical Other\ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support - Preferred
Certification in designated specialty - Preferred

Responsibilities

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.
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.