Patient Navigator - Structural Heart

Community Health Systems; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems is looking for a Patient Navigator - RN for a full-time position in the Cath Lab at Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona. In this role, you will provide guidance and support to patients and their families throughout the continuum of care and assist in coordinating care and overcoming various barriers.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in clinical nursing and a strong background in patient navigation or care coordination. Additional qualifications include Licensure as an RN and Basic Life Support certification.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of clinical nursing experience required.
• 1-3 years of experience in patient navigation or care coordination preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary point of contact for patients from diagnosis through treatment.
• Assesses patients’ medical, emotional, and socioeconomic needs.
• Facilitates communication between patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers.
• Coordinates referrals to support services such as social workers and dietitians.

Skills

Clinical nursing experience

Patient navigation

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of community resources

Education

RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure

BCLS - Basic Life Support

Job description

Patient Navigator - RN

Full Time position in Structural Heart working in the Cath Lab at Northwest Medical Center.

Job Summary

The Patient Navigator - RN provides guidance, support, and education to patients and their families throughout the continuum of care. This role assists in coordinating care, overcoming barriers, and facilitating communication among patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers. The Patient Navigator collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, community resources, and support services to ensure a seamless and patient-centered healthcare experience.

Essential Functions

• Serves as a primary point of contact for patients, families, and caregivers from diagnosis through the end of treatment, providing ongoing support and assistance.
• Assesses patients’ medical, emotional, and socioeconomic needs, addressing barriers to care and coordinating solutions to enhance treatment adherence and outcomes.
• Provides patient education, addressing concerns about treatment, potential side effects, and management strategies to improve understanding and quality of life.
• Facilitates communication between patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers, ensuring timely and accurate information sharing.
• Acts as a patient advocate, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve services, reduce delays, and optimize the time from diagnosis to treatment.
• Coordinates referrals to support services such as social workers, financial counselors, dietitians, and community resources, including transportation and support groups.
• Assists patients with insurance-related matters, including completing forms and obtaining financial assistance as needed.
• Develops, updates, and provides educational materials for patients and caregivers, maintaining a library of resources tailored to patient needs.
• Tracks patient progress throughout the care continuum, addressing concerns and adjusting plans as necessary to meet evolving needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of clinical nursing experience required.
• 1-3 years of experience in patient navigation, care coordination, or case management preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of patient navigation, care coordination, and nursing principles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
• Ability to assess and address barriers to care, demonstrating empathy and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of community resources and support services to address patient needs holistically.
• Proficiency in patient education, including developing materials and conducting teaching sessions.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and coordinate services across the continuum of care.
• Familiarity with insurance processes, financial assistance programs, and healthcare regulations.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; simply go to the provided resource to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.