Care Transition Navigator - PRN

Methodist Health System • Southlake, TX

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About The Position

The Care Transitions Navigator coordinates activities that promote quality outcomes, patient throughput, and discharge planning while supporting optimal care and appropriate resource utilization. The navigator identifies potential barriers to patient throughput and quality outcomes to minimize delays in discharge plans.

The position is PRN, with work scheduled as needed Monday through Friday and some weekends. The listed hours are 0800–1630. The schedule may need to flex periodically in response to client or hospital needs.

The role is with Methodist Southlake Medical Center, a 54-bed acute care hospital serving Southlake, Keller, Grapevine, and northeastern Tarrant County in North Texas. The hospital has 11 operating suites, two endoscopy suites, a diagnostic and interventional catheterization lab, and a 12-room emergency department, and provides services including emergency care, advanced surgery, and imaging.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, or a Master’s degree in Social Work; a Registered Nurse with a BSN is preferred.
• At least one year of related work experience.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to periodically flex the work schedule based on client or hospital needs.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with all levels of staff.
• Ability to communicate clearly and articulately, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to demonstrate empathy, flexibility, and objectiveness, and maintain a professional approach to confidential information.

Nice To Haves

• Hospital case management experience.
• LMSW or LBSW, or RN licensure through the Texas Board of Examiners.
• CCM or ACM certification.
• BSN for a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities that promote quality outcomes, patient throughput, and discharge planning.
• Support a balance of optimal care and appropriate resource utilization.
• Identify potential barriers to patient throughput and quality outcomes to minimize delays in discharge plans.
• Communicate clearly and openly.
• Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment.
• Be accountable for performance.
• Look for ways to improve the patient experience.
• Take initiative for professional growth.
• Be engaged and contribute to building a winning team.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level