Inpatient Care Navigator/Discharge Planner (RN or SW), Per Diem Weekend Shift, Care Navigation
About The Position
Shady Grove Medical Center seeks to hire an Inpatient Care Navigator for our Care Navigation Team who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing. This is a per diem position with a flat rate of $48/hr for RNs and $45/hr for Social Workers. The role involves working weekend shifts, typically 8 hours per week, with a focus on patient discharge planning and connecting patients with community resources. Adventist HealthCare is a faith-based organization with a strong commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care in the Maryland area.
Requirements
- Social Worker: Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or Master of Social Work (MSW), Minimum of 3 years of experience in diverse clinical setting, LBSW, LMSW, LCSW, Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- RN: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a minimum of an associate of science degree required, Licensed as Registered Nurse, Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Nice To Haves
- Prior case management or discharge planning experience is preferred (for both SW and RN)
- Prior experience with Cerner EMR is preferred (for SW)
- Experience with Cerner EMR and All Scripts is preferred (for RN)
- Bachelor’s degree preferred (for RN)
Responsibilities
- Completes comprehensive psychosocial assessment with focus on patient’s requirements as they transition to the next level of care
- Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other disciplines involved with care of the patient to foster a coordinated approach to discharge planning
- Identifies and navigates patient testing and treatment to reduce barriers to patient discharge and preventing delays in patient care; communicates barriers to leadership for resolution and trending
- Communicates with Utilization Review staff on any denials, issues or barriers to discharge
- Identifies services and resources available in the community and assists with patient connection to these services
- Participates in Interdisciplinary Rounds and other patient care conferences
- Documents assessments and interventions according to departmental standards
- Participates in process improvement activities
Benefits
- Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
- Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Free Employee parking
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
