Care Navigator Registered Nurse (RN) or Social Worker (SW), Variable Part Time, Inpatient Rehab
About The Position
Adventist Healthcare seeks to hire an experienced Care Navigator for our Inpatient Rehabilitation department who will embrace our mission to extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing. As a Care Navigator, you will: Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessment with focus on patient's requirements as they transition to the next level of care Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other disciplines involved with the care of the patient to foster a coordinated approach to discharge planning Identify and navigate patient testing and treatment to reduce barriers to patient discharge and prevent delays in patient care; communicate barriers to leadership for resolution and trending Communicate with Utilization Review staff on any denials, issues, or barriers to discharge Identify services and resources available in the community and assist with patient connection to these services Participate in Interdisciplinary Rounds and other patient care conferences Document assessments and interventions according to departmental standards Participate in process improvement activities
Requirements
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or Master of Social Work (MSW), or Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a minimum of an associate of science degree required, bachelor's degree preferred
- SW - minimum of 3 years experience in diverse clinical settings required
- RN - minimum of 1- 3 years experience in diverse clinical settings required
- Active Maryland License
- Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws that govern healthcare and case management
- Knowledge of community resources
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with Cerner EMR and All Scripts is preferred
Responsibilities
- Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessment with focus on patient's requirements as they transition to the next level of care
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other disciplines involved with the care of the patient to foster a coordinated approach to discharge planning
- Identify and navigate patient testing and treatment to reduce barriers to patient discharge and prevent delays in patient care; communicate barriers to leadership for resolution and trending
- Communicate with Utilization Review staff on any denials, issues, or barriers to discharge
- Identify services and resources available in the community and assist with patient connection to these services
- Participate in Interdisciplinary Rounds and other patient care conferences
- Document assessments and interventions according to departmental standards
- Participate in process improvement activities
Benefits
- Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
- Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Free Employee parking
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
