RN Patient Navigator: Coordinated Care & Support

Banner Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health in Phoenix, AZ, seeks a skilled nurse care coordinator to support holistic patient care across the continuum. The role emphasizes coordinating services, managing care plans, and facilitating tests and referrals with physicians and the care team.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Nursing with RN licensure, BLS, and at least five years of clinical experience. Strong communication, organization, and teaching abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in nursing and RN license in the state of practice.
• BLS certification required.
• Typically 5 years of clinical experience.
• Strong organizational and clinical care coordination knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficient with word processing and databases.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient plan of care and coordinate utilization of resources across care continuum.
• Evaluate medical necessity and coordinate referrals and testing with physicians.
• Support patients and families through diagnostic processes and treatment decisions.

Skills

Care coordination

Clinical knowledge

Communication

Time management

Teaching/mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Tools

Word processing

Database software

Job description

Banner Health in Phoenix, AZ, seeks a skilled nurse care coordinator to support holistic patient care across the continuum. The role emphasizes coordinating services, managing care plans, and facilitating tests and referrals with physicians and the care team.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Nursing with RN licensure, BLS, and at least five years of clinical experience. Strong communication, organization, and teaching abilities are essential.