Care Navigator (SW), Variable Part-Time, Inpatient Rehabilitation

Adventist HealthCare•Rockville, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Adventist Rehabilitation - Rockville If you are a current Adventist HealthCare employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or Master of Social Work (MSW)
Minimum of 3 years of experience in diverse clinical setting is required
Active LBSW, LMSW, or LCSW licensure
Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Nice To Haves

Prior case management or discharge planning experience is preferred
Prior experience with Cerner EMR 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