Nurse Navigator

Clarendale of St Peters•Chicago, IL

17d

About The Position

Clarendale Six Corners is recruiting a Health & Wellness Navigator, also identified in the posting title as Nurse Navigator. This role builds relationships, solves problems, and locates resources for residents as they transition throughout the continuum of care. The Navigator evaluates residents’ needs and helps them access available resources to support seamless transitions between appropriate levels of care offered at the community. The position supports post-acute services across departments, helps ensure residents receive appropriate care and supportive services, and coordinates resident transitions, communications, resources, and documentation. The Navigator also serves as a liaison for residents and families and plans health education and support groups. The salary starts at $90,000 per year, and the position is full-time.

Requirements

At least two years of nursing experience.
Licensed as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Nurse in the state of Illinois.

Nice To Haves

Experience in assisted living or memory care is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure cross-functional departmental support of all post-acute services within the community.
Ensure residents are in appropriate levels of care and receive supportive services needed to achieve optimal health.
Collaborate with community team members to identify and recommend additional services or transitions as residents’ needs change.
Coordinate or attend community meetings related to resident transitions and status updates, including Interdisciplinary Team Level of Care, Care Coordination, Weekly Risk, Independent Living Resident Health Committee, support group, and director meetings.
Maintain awareness of and promote internal services to support resident retention.
Coordinate new resident orientation.
Serve as a resident liaison by coordinating assessments, offering consultations, and assisting with coordination of internal and external resources.
Interact with residents and family members when a change in condition requires additional services or a move within the continuum of care.
Coordinate communication about resident status with physicians, families, and appropriate staff.
Oversee admissions to and discharges from other healthcare provider agencies, ensuring a plan of care is in place for anticipated needs.
Collaborate with health center staff to coordinate residents’ short-term and long-term health center stays, including admissions, discharges, and supportive services.
Assist residents in understanding their health plan benefits.
Maintain records used to navigate and communicate residents’ conditions and health services, while ensuring confidentiality of resident information.
Evaluate resources and ensure tracking of required documentation.
Plan and coordinate health education and support groups for residents, families, and/or staff.