Registered Nurse (RN) - Nurse Navigator - $26-46 per hour

Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Whitehouse
Posted on: September 20, 2022

Job Description:

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Navigator for a nursing job in Tyler, Texas.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Nurse Navigator
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Permanent
  DescriptionSummary:
  
  --The RN Navigator is a member of the patient's care team and acts as a patient advocate providing proactive outreach to patients with chronic illness for the duration of their chronic care condition. The RN Navigator facilitates communication and coordinates care with physicians, the providers' clinic, hospital facilities, family, caregivers and other community healthcare providers and implements creative to meet members/ healthcare needs without compromising quality of outcomes. The RN Navigator will identify and enroll patients with chronic health conditions and/or refer to other programs as appropriate. The RN Navigator will support transitions of care as assigned and/or chronic condition support or health/wellness programs for the assigned population. The position responsibilities also include supporting health risk reduction through goal setting, behavioral change, patient education, and identification of social determinants with appropriate community referrals. In addition, the RN Navigator focuses on reducing preventable admissions, readmissions, and preventable ED visits by supporting discharge planning to the next level of care and educating patients regarding the appropriate setting for care. The RN Navigator connects the patient to health care providers and community resources to ensure ongoing quality of care. The nurse also promotes optimal person-centered care that supports and empowers individuals, respects individual choices and meets health care needs of patients.--
  
  
  
  
  • Facilitates communication and provides care coordination along the continuum of care including inpatient care team as well as the physician and community care team
  • Ensures appropriate management/stabilization of chronic medical conditions to prevent readmission and promote optimal outcomes
  • Ability for timely completion of initial assessment and plan of care including the patient, their support system, physician and other health team members to address condition, social determinants, and promote patient knowledge and behavior change
  • Develops relationships with and facilitates referrals to community resources including Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), Rehab, Long Term Acute Care (LTAC), Home Health, Hospice, Palliative Care, Transportation, Medication Asst., DME, and other community resources
  • Completes activities pertaining to achieving and maintaining quality measures related to payer contracts as indicated
  • Demonstrates the confidence, drive and ability to face and overcome obstacles to achieve organizational goals
  • Exhibits behaviors and actions which create a high level of patient satisfaction, contributes to positive patient relations and reflects respect for a patient's rights, needs and confidentiality
  • Perform ongoing essential Care Coordination activities of assessment, barrier and strengths identification, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of patients. Implements practice/action to overcome barriers to care.
  • Documents all communication and responses to care plan interventions as directed; active cases should have appropriate documentation depending on the severity of medical condition, risk score, social determinant needs.
  • Meets all general requirements, annual competencies, and maintains knowledge of all regulatory Federal, State, Local regulations and VBP contract requirements.
  • Demonstrates effective communication and human relations skills that promote harmony and teamwork
  • Presents behaviors and actions that maintain the hospital's credibility, integrity, and positive image
  • Demonstrates behaviors and actions that support the mission, goals, and operations of the CHRISTUS Health System and which contribute to continuous quality improvement
  • Maintains a positive attitude and exhibits flexibility in work hours, duties, and job requirements; willingness to perform other duties as assigned
    
    Requirements:
    
    
    • BSN Preferred
    • 3-5 years acute care/clinical experience; 2-3 years managed care and/or care management experience; experience with high level communication; ability to lead interdisciplinary teams; ability to serve as a patient advocate
    • Texas RN License Required
      
      Work Type:--
      
      Full Time
      
      Christus Health Job ID #7685001. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation). Posted job title: Senior Registered Nurse Navigator Population HealthAbout CHRISTUS HealthAt CHRISTUS Health, we deliver a complete healing experience that respects the individual. We serve our communities with dignity. And with a good deal of admiration. CHRISTUS Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit system made up of more than 600 centers, including long-term care facilities, community hospitals, walk-in clinics and health ministries. We are a community 45,000 strong, with over 15,000 physicians providing individualized care.--Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, our mission is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to every individual we serve.Benefits
      • 403b retirement plan
      • Wellness and fitness programs
      • Medical benefits
      • Dental benefits
      • Vision benefits
      • Holiday Pay
      • Continuing Education
      • Pet insurance
      • Sick pay
      • Mileage reimbursement
      • Referral bonus
      • Employee assistance programs
      • License and certification reimbursement
      • Life insurance
      • Discount program

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