Care Transition Navigator

Methodist Health System • Dallas, MD

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Job Purpose The Care Transitions Navigator will coordinate activities that promote quality outcomes, patient throughput and discharge planning while supporting a balance of optimal care and appropriate resource utilization. The Care Transitions Navigator will identify potential barriers to patient throughput and quality outcomes minimizing delays in discharge plans. Job Requirements: Education: Bachelor's degree in Social Work required Master's degree in Social Work preferred Licenses and/or Certifications: LMSW/LBSW, or RN as licensed by the Texas Board of Examiners, CCM or ACM preferred Work Experience: 1 year of experience in health related setting Hospital case management experience preferred Related Work Experience and Other Skills: Ability to work independently, effective time management, problem-solving skills, detail-oriented with strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, ability to react calmly, objectively, and effectively in emergency situations, maintain a high standard of ethical behavior and personal expertise in the performance of your work. Methodist Dallas Medical Center is one of North Texas’ best places to work. And it keeps getting better. The flagship hospital of Methodist Health System, Methodist Dallas is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital. It is home to the only adult Level I Trauma Center in southern Dallas, the first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Dallas, and the newly renovated Linda and Mitch Hart Breast Center. Celebrating more than 90 years of service, we strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned: Magnet®-designated hospital 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review , 2023 Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023 Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023 Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation programs

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work required
• LMSW/LBSW, or RN as licensed by the Texas Board of Examiners
• 1 year of experience in health related setting
• Ability to work independently
• effective time management
• problem-solving skills
• detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• ability to multi-task
• ability to react calmly, objectively, and effectively in emergency situations
• maintain a high standard of ethical behavior and personal expertise in the performance of your work

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Social Work preferred
• CCM or ACM preferred
• Hospital case management experience preferred

Responsibilities

• coordinate activities that promote quality outcomes
• patient throughput and discharge planning
• supporting a balance of optimal care and appropriate resource utilization
• identify potential barriers to patient throughput and quality outcomes minimizing delays in discharge plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time