Registered Nurse Patient Navigator Senior - Orthopedic Surgery

Summary:

The Registered Nurse Patient Navigator Lead is a Registered Nurse or licensed Nurse Practitioner who provides health and wellness coaching, case management services, analysis, and expertise for the health plan of employers contracting with CHRISTUS for chronic disease and high-risk case management/population health management services. These services will be provided by monitoring cases and claims, analyzing biometric and health risk assessment data, organizing disease management programs, and proactively interacting with plan members, physicians, and other providers. Incumbent oversees the integrated data warehouse for support of the health benefit program, including program utilization, disease management programs, and contracted provider network support.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the development, implementation, and management of an integrated medical benefit program, including case management and health/disease management.
• Establish a system for coordinating the patient's care throughout the continuum of care.
• Use standard tools, databases, and methodologies to support the health benefit program and provide leadership in managing cases, events, and diseases that are determined to be targeted priorities by Senior Management of contracted employers.
• Interact with providers and plan members in case management medical activities to provide the most efficient and effective service.
• Identify targeted chronic diseases/high-risk individuals (with vendor support) and develop programs to reduce the financial and health risks, using internal hospital programs/services whenever possible.
• Monitor and evaluate the effects of case management on the patient population.
• Create outcomes-management focus by interdisciplinary analysis of specific clinical, financial, and satisfaction elements for the patient population.
• Assist in the analysis of demographics, utilization, and reimbursement for the health plan.
• Prepare cost analysis and other reports to determine the reasonableness of claim/cost data and utilization rates.
• Make recommendations based on data analysis for benefit structure, pharmacy formulary, deductibles, co-pays, out-of-pocket, etc., to contracted employer groups.
• Maintain consistent attendance, punctuality, and personal appearance in accordance with CHRISTUS attendance and dress code policies.
• Uphold organizational values by treating others with respect, keeping commitments, and working ethically and with integrity.
• Attend meetings as required and participate in team activities. Exhibit confidence, motivate, and inspire others.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members, patients, and the public by demonstrating the ability to communicate verbally and in writing while responding clearly and effectively.
• Demonstrate the ability to read and respond to e-mail and appointment requests in a timely manner and on a regular basis.
• Use time efficiently, plan for additional resources, set goals and objectives, and work in an organized manner.
• Demonstrate safety practices and maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and fellow team members by following established safety and infection control standards.

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required 

Experience

• 3 to 5 years of experience

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• RN License in state of employment or compact required 
• BLS required 

Work Schedule:

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time