Care Navigator (SW or RN), Day Shift, Inpatient Rehabilitation

Adventist HealthCare • Rockville, MD

2d • $71,932 - $115,981 • Onsite

About The Position

Adventist Rehabilitation - Rockville is seeking an experienced Care Navigator for their Inpatient Rehabilitation department. This role is crucial in extending God’s care through physical, mental, and spiritual healing by facilitating patient transitions to the next level of care. The Care Navigator will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure a coordinated and efficient discharge planning process, identify and address barriers to discharge, and connect patients with community resources. This is a full-time, day shift position.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or Master of Social Work (MSW)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in diverse clinical setting is required
• Licensed as Registered Nurse
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a minimum of an associate of science degree required, bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 1-3 years clinical experience required
• 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
• Active LBSW, LMSW, or LCSW licensure
• Preferably prior case management or discharge planning experience
• 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
• Free Employee parking
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire
• Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)
• Paid Time Off
• Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
• Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance
• Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree