Registered Nurse RN Stroke Patient Navigator

Registered Nurse RN Stroke Patient Navigator page is loaded## Registered Nurse RN Stroke Patient Navigatorlocations:
BUMC Tucson (1625 N Campbell Ave) time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R4429249
** Primary City/State:
** Tucson, Arizona
** Department Name:
** Stroke Center-Hosp
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At Banner University Medical Center - Tucson, there will be exciting opportunities to be a part of the health care transformation. You will work alongside a group of dedicated physicians and staff that perform some of the most state-of-the-art procedures that exist anywhere in the country. Virtually tour one of the state-of-the-art units at Banner-University Medical Center  the Registered Nurse Stroke Patient Navigator position, you will play an integral role with Banner University Medical Center Tucson’s stroke program.

You will be working closely with the Neuro team and helping stroke patients through the healthcare process from diagnosis through treatment. In addition to working with the Neuro team, you will serve as a navigator between physicians, nursing, and bedside staff across multiple units and work closely with our stroke coordinator and stroke abstractor.

This is a full time (40 hours/week), in-person/face to face salaried, day shift position where great interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to work autonomously are of the utmost importance. No weekends or holidays.

Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health-care professionals and conducting groundbreaking research. Also located on the campus is Diamond Children's - recognized for its specialized pediatric services including neonatal and intensive care, emergency medicine and cancer therapies. Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is a Level 1 Trauma Center, meaning we care for the most critically injured patients.

The hospital is consistently listed among the nation's top hospitals in the prestigious Best Hospitals ranking by U.S. News & World Report. The academic medical center has earned Magnet Recognition becoming the only hospital in southern Arizona to meet the rigorous standards of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program for nursing excellence. The hospital's physicians are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson.

Our specialty services include comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced neuroscience techniques and a multi-organ transplant program.

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  
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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…