Health at Home Navigator
About The Position
CommonSpirit Health at Home is seeking a Health at Home Navigator for a hospital-based role. This position is ideal for driven professionals passionate about creating solutions and thriving in a startup environment. As a Navigator, you will be part of the hospital team of discharge planners, focusing on driving care to the home setting and identifying patients who would benefit from home health or hospice services. The role emphasizes ensuring continuity of care for patients transitioning from acute care to home by collaborating with physicians, case managers, and hospital teams to improve clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and the overall care experience.
Requirements
- Licensed RN in the State of practice
- A strong background in home health and hospice services is required.
- Completion of an accredited registered nursing program.
- Current unrestricted license as a registered nurse in state(s) of practice.
- Home Health experience or prior navigator experience in a post-acute setting such as ALF/SNF/ILF.
- Excel in communication and patient education
- The courage to step into a startup type environment and make a lasting difference
Nice To Haves
- Combination of Acute and Post-Acute care delivery experience preferred.
- A desire to shape and lead an innovative program
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with providers, case managers, and social workers to facilitate seamless and timely discharges to home-based services, prioritizing patient-centered care.
- Assist patients and families in navigating post-acute care options, addressing barriers, and advocating for home-based services that align with their needs.
- Identify opportunities to reduce financial and clinical risks, ensuring patients and families are supported during and after their hospital stay.
- Actively participate in multidisciplinary rounds, serving as a patient advocate to ensure efficient and effective continuity of care.
- Initiate discussions about care destinations and discharge planning upon patient admission, conducting informational visits to promote home health as a preferred option.
- Work with hospital partners to identify and prioritize patient populations who will benefit most from home-based services, such as home health or hospice.
- Address and navigate barriers within the healthcare system to ensure patients have access to appropriate home-based care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
