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Banner Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a nursing job in Phoenix, Arizona.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: PCU - Progressive Care UnitDiscipline: RNDuration: OngoingEmployment Type: StaffPrimary CityState:Phoenix, ArizonaDepartment Name: Memory Disorders ClinicWork Shift: DayJob Category:Clinical CareHealth care is constantly changing, and at Banner Health, we are at the front of that change. We are leading health care to make the experience the best it can be. We want to change the lives of those in our care - and the people who choose to take on this challenge. If changing health care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of, we want to hear from you.Looking for a way to make a difference in a growing, prestigious, cutting edge health care company? Our Family and Community Services team sets out to provide critical education, counseling, support, life enrichment and resources for patients and their families. This dynamic team is in search of bright, empathic, highly professional Licensed Clinical Social Worker to help support our clinical team at Banner Alzheimer's Institute in Phoenix to provide high quality care, individual, family & group counseling, education and support programs to help patients and their families navigate through memory disorders and find success in daily life.  This position extends a rare opportunity to be part of an enthusiastic team, with a balance driven work schedule and offers a competitive this role you will be providing individual, family and some group counseling to people, caregivers and families living with dementia. In addition, teaching educational classes, facilitating support groups as well. This is a Hybrid position with Banner Alzheimer's Institute Phoenix and some work from home if desired. In this role you would work a shift Monday - Friday 8 hour day shifts or 4 ten hour days. Banner will also pay for continuing education classes as wel as renewal of licensure. Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options, so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.Banner Alzheimer's Institute (BAI) was established in 2006 as Banner Health's first Center of Excellence. Banner Sun Research Health Institute (BSHRI) was founded in 1986. Our team is uniquely, passionately, and strategically committed to ending Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders without losing another generation and to providing an unparalleled model of care for families facing this devastating disease. Banner Research is committed to improving people's lives through comprehensive patient care and advances that capitalize on the best biomedical research. We intend to make a transformational difference in Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders research and care.POSITION SUMMARYThis position provides comprehensive care coordination for patients and families, supporting a holistic and coordinated approach across the continuum of care. This position assesses psychosocial aspects of care adding to the treatment plan, providing individual and group psychotherapy, assists with disease management and education to enhance informed decision-making; collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to allow for timely treatment and increased supportive care throughout the patientfamily experience. This position provides individual assistance to patients, families and caregivers to help identify and overcome barriers which may hinder quality medical and psychosocial patient care.CORE FUNCTIONS1. Assesses and manages the patientfamily plan of care for the identification and facilitation of resources required during the progression of the chronic condition in order to achieve the optimal clinical, financial, operational, and satisfaction outcomes.2. Acts in a leadership function with process improvement activities to develop and execute uniquely designed programs for dementia patients and families in order to achieve the optimal clinical, financial, operational, and satisfaction outcomes.3. Assists the patientfamily through the course of dementia using disease management precepts to provide ongoing education, psychosocial support and counseling to assist with adjustment for the patient and family.4. Coordinates the plan of care using an interdisciplinary holistic approach, making appropriate medical, legal, social and financial referrals and consultations in coordination with physicians and other team members.5. Ensures that the patient and family understand the dementia diagnosis, disease progression and behavioral strategies and recommended actions, and are provided with appropriate information in coordination with physician and health care providers. Responds to patientfamily requests for ongoing information and education regarding the disease process, legal, financial and community resources including respite and residential care options to optimize outcomes. Supports the patient and family during difficult decision-making periods. Assistsfacilitates the completion of patient health care directives providing education and emotional support to families.6. Evaluates patient's functional, cognitive and emotional abilities and limitations. Determines when intervention is needed. Establishes treatment goals that are measurable reflecting patientfamily key limiting factors. Establishes and implements a plan of care to achieve treatment goals. Collaborates with patient and family when setting goal.7. Educates internal members of the health care team on care coordination of dementia patientsfamilies in the community. Participates in staff development to maintain current standards of practice and ensure the highest quality of care.8. Establishes and promotes a collaborative relationship with physicians, payers, and other members of the health care team. Collects and communicates pertinent, timely information to payers and others to fulfill utilization and regulatory requirements.9. This position works independently, with freedom to determine how to best accomplish functions within established procedures. This position confers with supervisor on any unusual situations. This position is facility-based with no budgetary responsibility. Internal customers include all levels of staff, including physicians. External customers include patients, families, employees of other healthcare institutions, physician offices, referring physicians, community providers and agencies, payers, provider networks, and regulatory agencies. This position requires making decisions related to patient care coordination throughout various facilities and with various specialty practices. Decision making required for treatment and standardization of care of patients. This position requires complex problem solving related to plan of care for evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning for patients.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMust possess knowledge as normally obtained through the completion of a Master's Degree in Social Work with additional licensure in Arizona as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker required.Requires a proficiency level typically achieved with 5 years clinical experience. Requires excellent organizational skills and clinical knowledge regarding specialty care services, as well as care coordination of services, legal and financial aspects of diagnostic services and health services in specialty area. Requires effective communication and writing skills, good time management skills and knowledge of word processing and database software applications. Requires the ability to teach both clinical and non-clinical personnel regarding care and diagnostics services. Also requires a good understanding of process improvement.Must having a working knowledge of dementia care precepts. Has created individual and group treatment plans conducting both individual, family and group psychotherapy.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSAdditional related education andor experience preferred.EOEFemaleMinorityDisabilityVeteransOur organization supports a drug-free work environment.Privacy PolicyBanner Health Job ID #R. Posted job title: family & communication services specialistAbout Banner HealthAbout Banner HealthBanner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in thecountry and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all thecommunities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary carehealth centers, research centers, labs, physician practices and more, ourskilled and compassionate professionals use the latest technology to makehealth care easier, so life can be better. The many locations, careeropportunities, and benefits offered at Banner Health help to make the Bannerjourney unique and fulfilling for every employee.Our MissionBanner's nonprofit mission statement serves as the foundational language forour organization. "Making health care easier, so life can be better." Thismission statement focuses everyone in the organization on a singular purpose- excellent patient care. In addition, our mission guides decision making,defines organizational behavior, set the standards for our day-to-day work,and drives performance.Our DiversityAt Banner Health, we value and celebrate equity, diversity and inclusion bypromoting and cultivating a culturally rich workforce honored to serve, supportand provide services to our diverse communities. We respect and value thevarious backgrounds and differences among our team members that allowsthem to be who they are. We believe leveraging these unique perspectives,experiences and talents not only enhances our Banner family, but supportsour effectiveness and success as an organization. With a strong focus on ourtalent, culture and community, we provide opportunities internally andexternally through:ï‚· Programs focusing on our talent pipeline.ï‚· Team Member Resource Groups that offer team member development,community outreach, and resources for well-being.ï‚· Diversity, equity and inclusion education available through facilitator ledvirtual platforms.ï‚· Collaborating with community partners to bring accurate healthinformation and resources to our underserved communities.ï‚· Focusing on health disparities and social determinants of health.BenefitsWellness and fitness programsMedical benefitsDental benefitsVision benefitsHealth Care FSADiscount program401k retirement planHealth savings account