RN / Registered Nurse / Missouri / Permanent / Care Assure Program Nur

Company: HCA.
Location: Independence
Posted on: December 2, 2019

Job Description:

Description SHIFT: No Weekends

SCHEDULE: Full-time

Care Assure Nurse Navigator - Registered Nurse (RN) Flexible Hours - 4/6/8 Hour Shifts Available No Weekends
Do you have a passion for healthcare and helping others? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment? Jump-start your career in our Care Assure department. Submit your application today!
Our Care Assure teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. We have a passion for creating positive patient interactions. If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!
Benefits: Our employees come first. We provide a total compensation package to make sure your needs are met. Choose the medical coverage package that best suits you. Look after your loved ones while still getting paid with our Paid Family Leave. Plan for your future with our matching 401k or opt-in for several other benefits including tuition assistance, student loan repayment, family and medical flex spending accounts, life insurance, and identity theft protection.
Come Grow With Us. Your passion is caring. So is ours. Come grow your career with usbecome a member of a collaborative team whose mission focuses on the care and improvement of human life
What is Care Assure? Care Assure is our hospitals commitment to excellence in follow-up care. Care Assure was created to ensure patients receive appropriate care following hospital visits. Clinically trained Nurse Navigators support patients after discharge from the hospital by answering questions and facilitating follow-up appointments. By taking a broad view of patient care, Care Assure helps to improve management of disease during the transition from the hospital back into the community. What you will do in this role: The Care Assure Nurse Navigator is responsible for the programs and resources that support the navigation of cardiology and primary prevention patients through complex healthcare environments for the optimization of care and outcomes. Duties Include But Are Not Limited To:

• Reviews patient case lists generated by technology-enabled data triggers to identify patients that could benefit from intervention.
• Communicates with physicians (in the hospital and in the community) about patients' potential for referral / follow-up treatment.
• Provides feedback to leadership in regards to target population in order to enhance care coordination and patient satisfaction.
• Schedules follow-up appointments and provide information and reminders to patients & physician offices.
• Tracks outcomes of referrals and treatments.
• Maintains detailed records to measure effectiveness of program and suggest ways to improve throughout the process.
• Works with physicians and program leadership on a daily basis
• Engages providers and patients in a program that will improve outcomes and the efficiency of medical care.
• Performs position specific job functions at an acceptable level.
• Reviews clinical progress of patients and coordinates communications to referring, consulting, and primary care physicians.
• Plan, organize and provide direct care to the patient, as appropriate, if called upon to do so.
• Facilitates the development of a patient specific teaching plan.
• Reviews medications /educates patient as needed, initiates communication regarding dashboard triggers with care team.
• Facilitates ongoing performance improvement activities related to the target population and involving all levels of staff.
• Educates patient and families regarding planned procedures, medications and treatments.
• Evaluate clinical educational need of staff related to target population and facilitates collaboration with clinical care givers.
• Makes appropriate referrals as noted by the physician.
• Coordinates information among referring, primary care and consulting physicians and ancillary departments.
• Answers patient/family phone calls, fields questions appropriately.
• Participates in creating an environment that implements the mission, vision and values of the organization.
• Encourages collegiality and collaboration when integrating pilot services with other departments.
• Evaluates and provides input regarding the utilization of resources to meet the needs of the target population.
• Plan and delivers weekly status updates.
• Reviews pertinent clinical detail including diagnostic imaging studies, lab values and notifies MD as appropriate for abnormal findings.
• Organization proactively prioritizes needs and effectively manages resources; possesses excellent organizational skills.
• Communication communicates clearly and concisely.
• Judgment Makes decisions based upon job knowledge and experience. Seeks advice where applicable. Judgment sensible and reliable.
• Knowledgeable of clinical workflow, clinical documentation, clinical thought process.
• Customer Orientation establishes and maintains long-term customer relationships, building trust and respect by consistently meeting or exceeding expectations. Holds a positive working relationship with hospital staff.
• Interpersonal Skills able to work e...

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