Patient Navigator, Infusion Intake
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BSMMHPUSR206946EXTERNALENUSEveryone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.*Primary Function/General Purpose of the Position*The Patient Navigator guides infusion patients through the healthcare system and removes barriers by assisting with access issues, developing relationships with service providers and tracking interventions and outcomes*Essential Job Functions: ** Ensures timely patient access and seamless coordination of services throughout the continuum of care for infusion; facilitates rapid scheduling, change coordination, and to ensure completion of recommended patient treatment plans; assists patients with identifying and eliminating potential barriers to care by referring patients to appropriate resources* Acts as a conduit to remove barriers to ensure patient continuity of care for infusion works collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure best patient outcomes; updates physicians on utilization issues impacting patient care* Communicates with all appropriate colleagues to ensure collaborative patient care;may perform staff education related to resource utilization*Employment Qualifications**Education Requirements: *Associates Degree - Nursing (required)Bachelors - BSN (preferred)*Licensure:* RN License Required*Minimum Years and Type of Experience: *Minimum of two years of previous experience in an oncology or infusion services environment required*Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: *Ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences; strong organization and detail orientation skills; prior experience working in protocol/pathway driven environments; strong critical thinking skillsOther Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: Previous experience in care coordination or infusion authorization preferredMany of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plansPrescription drug coverageFlexible spending accountsLife insurance w/AD&DEmployer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligiblePaid time offEducational AssistanceAnd much more*Benefits offerings vary according to employment statusAll applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email ...@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at ...@mercy.com*Why Choose Mercy Health?*At Mercy Health, we're focused on bringing our core values to life every day through compassionate health care. From the moment you join Mercy Health, we're committed to growing, training and developing you for a fulfilling and mission-driven career because we're a health care community driven by the strength of our people.With the support of your colleagues, tools and technology, you can focus on preparing for your next step, instead of finding your next job. Learn more about us at [careers.mercy.com]( us?utm_source=experienced&utm_medium=cpc). *Life and Work Should Fit Together*We believe all employees, and their families, should have access to comprehensive care plans, tailored to support their needs. · Well-being Support: Access to mental health resources, condition management programs and clinical expertise· Education Assistance: Tuition support for critical clinical roles such as nursing, medical assisting, laboratory and more· Time Off: Enjoy at least three weeks of paid time off along with seven paid holidays· Family Support: Industry-leading eight weeks of Paid Parental Leave plus adoption assistance· Travel Nurse program: Choose to work in different units, facilities or even travel across our organization· Career conversations like regular performance check-ins, career discussions and role-specific training opportunities to help to identify your next step · Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I): Our employee resource groups provide leadership development, programs, support, and tools to enable recognition and growth · Optional benefits like legal, identity theft protection and critical illness insurance[Discover how Mercy Health is the place for you](