Care Navigator Rn

Advocate Health

Base: $41.10 - $61.65 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Current registered nursing license
Three years acute care experience
Discharge planning and transition needs assessment
The role involves participating in rounds with physicians to coordinate communication and ensure consistent patient care progression toward discharge

Job Summary

  • The role involves participating in rounds with physicians to coordinate communication and ensure consistent patient care progression toward discharge.
  • Candidates must assess patients' physical, functional, social, and psychological status to develop comprehensive discharge plans utilizing internal and external resources.
  • The position requires performing utilization management duties as mandated by regulatory agencies such as CMS, DNV, and various payers while advocating for necessary funding.

Matching Summary

The role involves participating in rounds with physicians to coordinate communication and ensure consistent patient care progression toward discharge.

Salary

Base: $41.10 - $61.65 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive suite including medical, dental, vision, retirement match, and paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Current registered nursing license
  • Three years acute care experience
  • Discharge planning and transition needs assessment
  • Utilization management and review duties
  • Electronic health record proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • BSN degree preferred
  • Care manager experience
  • Disease management system knowledge
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration skills
  • Cultural competency in diverse populations

Key Requirements

  • Completion of accredited nursing educational program
  • Current registered nursing license required
  • Minimum three years recent acute care experience
  • Eligibility for compact license if managing out-of-state patients
  • Experience with IT solutions like EHR systems

Work Rights

Not specified

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