About the role
The Patient Navigator manages the work-flow of the step-down process ensuring eligible patients are identified and engaged in discussion about outpatient services available at Brentwood Hospital prior to inpatient discharge. The step-down navigator will be responsible for data collection, communication and report generation to the involved departments and CEO.
Responsibilities Brentwood Hospital is looking for a dynamic Patient Navigator to join our team of professionals who are dedicated to providing help and hope to individuals and families for the achievement of improving their mental health. Help, by providing a safe, nurturing environment while they are with us; hope, by providing options for continued improvement when they leave this environment. The Patient Navigator manages the work-flow of the step-down process ensuring eligible patients are identified and engaged in discussion about outpatient services available at Brentwood Hospital prior to inpatient discharge.
The step-down navigator will be responsible for data collection, communication and report generation to the involved departments and CEO. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Manages the workflow of the step-down process by ensuring eligible patients are identified and engaged in PHP/IOP/ECT discussion as a next step in treatment prior to inpatient discharge. Meets with every eligible patient to discuss the PHP/IOP/ECT or outpatient services, methods of transportation and to identify any obstacles that need to be resolved before discharge.
This engagement will begin within 24 hours upon admission to the hospital. Submits data to the PI committee and periodically reviews step-down navigation for process improvement Independently plan and organize one's own schedule and activities. Join our team and discover a rewarding, fulfilling career.
Brentwood Hospital is a 260-bed psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment facility located in Shreveport, Louisiana. Brentwood has served Louisiana, East Texas and South Arkansas for more than 45 years. We provide quality services to children, adolescents, adults, and seniors.
We help individuals and families achieve optimal mental health, resulting in improved quality of life. A dedicated professional team provides individualized treatment, meeting the personal needs of our patients in a safe and nurturing environment. Much more online at: https://brentwoodbehavioral.com/ We offer comprehensive benefits for the Patient Navigator position, such as: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Program (Could earn 20 CEUs) Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
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Associates degree in nursing from an accredited program of professional nursing or bachelor's degree in marketing or a behavioral health related field required.
Previous mental health experience preferred;must be competent and comfortable in dealing with all aspects of the mental health field.
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