Nurse Navigator

Life Care Services•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Clarendale Six Corners is recruiting for a Health & Wellness Navigator, responsible for building relationships, solving problems, and locating resources for residents transitioning 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 role ensures residents receive appropriate care and supportive services, coordinates resident transitions and communication with families, physicians, staff, and healthcare providers, and serves as a liaison for residents. The Navigator also supports admissions and discharges, maintains appropriate confidential records, helps residents understand health plan benefits, and plans health education and support groups.

Requirements

Minimum 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.

Responsibilities

Ensures cross-functional departmental support of all post-acute services within the community.
Ensures residents are in appropriate levels of care and receive supportive services to obtain optimal health.
Collaborates with community team members to identify and recommend additional services or transitions for residents with changing needs.
Coordinates or attends community meetings related to resident transitions and status updates.
Maintains awareness of and promotes internal services to support resident retention.
Coordinates new resident orientation.
Serves as resident liaison by coordinating assessments, offering consultations, and helping coordinate internal and external resources.
Communicates with residents and family members when a change in condition necessitates additional services or a move within the continuum of care.
Coordinates communication with physicians, families, and appropriate staff regarding resident status.
Oversees admissions to and discharges from other healthcare provider agencies, ensuring a plan of care is in place for anticipated needs.
Collaborates with health center staff to coordinate short- and long-term stays, including admissions, discharges, and supportive services.
Helps residents understand their health plan benefits.
Maintains appropriate records to navigate and communicate resident conditions and health services, assures confidentiality, and tracks required documentation.
Plans and coordinates health education and support groups for residents, families, or staff.