Inpatient Care Navigator/Discharge Planner (RN or SW), Variable Part-Time Day Shift, Care Navigation
About The Position
White Oak Medical Center is hiring an experienced Inpatient Care Navigator/Complex Care Navigator who is a Registered Nurse (RN) or Social Worker (SW) for its Care Navigation department. The role supports Adventist HealthCare’s mission to provide physical, mental, and spiritual healing. The navigator assesses patients’ psychosocial and clinical needs, coordinates discharge planning with the interdisciplinary care team, helps patients transition to the next level of care, and works to reduce barriers and delays in care. The position is variable part-time, averaging 8 hours per week, typically one shift per week as needed. The schedule is a rotating day shift and may include weekdays, weekends, and holidays, based on departmental needs. Shifts are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Orientation is expected to last approximately three to four weeks and may be flexible.
Requirements
- For RN candidates: graduate of an accredited school of nursing and an associate of science degree at minimum.
- For RN candidates: at least 1–3 years of clinical experience.
- For RN candidates: current Registered Nurse licensure with the Maryland Board of Nursing.
- For SW candidates: Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or Master of Social Work (MSW).
- For SW candidates: at least 3 years of experience in a diverse clinical setting.
- For SW candidates: LBSW, LMSW, or LCSW credential.
- For SW candidates: BLS certification.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
- 3–5 years of inpatient hospital case management experience.
- Extensive discharge planning experience.
- Experience with local resources.
- Prior case management or discharge planning experience for SW candidates.
- Prior experience with Cerner EMR for SW candidates.
Responsibilities
- Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments and review patients’ clinical needs, focusing on requirements for transition to the next level of care.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other disciplines to coordinate discharge planning.
- Identify and navigate patient testing and treatment to reduce discharge barriers and prevent delays in care; communicate barriers to leadership for resolution and trending.
- Communicate with Utilization Review staff regarding denials, issues, and barriers to discharge.
- Identify community services and resources and assist patients in connecting with them.
- Participate in Interdisciplinary Rounds and other patient care conferences.
- Document assessments and interventions according to departmental standards.
- Participate 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
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
