JOB REQUIREMENTS: OVERVIEW The RN Patient Navigator coordinates and
facilitates patient care activities to assure appropriateness of
services and efficient utilization of resources, improve coordination of
care across the health care continuum, and to contribute to improved
patient satisfaction and outcomes Schedule: 40 hours/week - Potential
hybrid schedule after initial training Shift: Days ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES Provides case management, advocacy, and care
coordination services to hospital patients in a variety of settings to
assure seamless transitions in care while minimizing any associated
delays or risk of readmission. Conducts early patient assessment, by
case-finding and referral, to identify coordination and discharge
planning needs. Creates individualized, patient -focused plan for
meeting continuing care needs. Makes referrals to post-hospital care
providers utilizing knowledge of community resources. Collaborates with
the healthcare team to ensure discharge is timely, patient education and
instructions are complete, and appropriate follow-up is established.
Utilizes current clinical nursing knowledge to effectively educate
patients and families about chronic disease conditions. Collaborates
with staff nurses and physicians to ensure all elements for core
measures have been met prior to discharge. Conducts clinical review
process according to Utilization Management Plan. Identifies and
intervenes in situations that pose financial risk to the patient and the
organization. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Graduate of an accredited
nursing program. - BSN or upon hire BSN completion agreement for
enrollment in an accredited BSN Completion Program May require specific
years of applicable experience to qualify (per department guidelines).
CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE Current Registered Nurse License in the state of
practice. - Dual Licensure (Wisconsin and Illinois) Preferred Case
Management Certification (ACM) preferred. Certification preferred within
three years to a specialty approved by CNO or designee; i.e.; Case
Management, Med/Surg or Diabetic Education. BLS/CPR required within 90
days OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES May include color blind test (per
department guidelines) Must be skilled with use of voice mail and phone
features. Must be able to use available technology for language
interpretation. Must have expert knowledge of Allscripts Care Management
program and Epic EMR. Must be able to use Microsoft Outlook, and have
basic knowledge of Excel and Word. Must be able to easily toggle between
computer applications. Must be available to work and or be on-call on
weekends and holidays, as assigned. On-call requires accessibility by
pager or cell phone during assigned hours and ability to respond
promptly to pages by phone. LEVEL OF... For full info follow
application link. EOE&AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled. Mercy is an equal employment
opportunity employer functioning under Affirmative Action Plans.
* ** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
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