Registered Nurse, Patient Navigator - Full-Time

Mercy Health System Corporation•Freeport, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Support patients throughout their hospital stay by coordinating care, planning safe discharges, and helping connect patients with the resources they need after leaving the hospital. This role works closely with patients, families, nurses, physicians, and community providers to improve patient outcomes, reduce readmissions, and ensure a smooth transition of care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
BSN or upon hire BSN completion agreement for enrollment in an accredited BSN Completion Program
Current Registered Nurse License in the state of practice.
BLS/CPR required within 90 days
Must be skilled with use of voice mail and phone features.
Must be able to use available technology for language interpretation.
Must have expert knowledge of Allscripts Care Management program and Epic EMR.
Must be able to use Microsoft Outlook, and have basic knowledge of Excel and Word.
Must be able to easily toggle between computer applications.

Nice To Haves

May require specific years of applicable experience to qualify (per department guidelines).
If hired prior to 1-1-14 in Winnebago County and prior to 9-1-14 in Rock, Walworth and McHenry Counties an ADN only is required.
Case Management Certification (ACM) preferred.
Certification preferred within three years to a specialty approved by CNO or designee; i.e.; Case Management, Med/Surg or Diabetic Education.
May include color blind test (per department guidelines)

Responsibilities

Provides case management, advocacy, and care coordination services to hospital patients in a variety of settings to assure seamless transitions in care while minimizing any associated delays or risk of readmission.
Conducts early patient assessment, by case-finding and referral, to identify coordination and discharge planning needs.
Creates individualized, patient -focused plan for meeting continuing care needs.
Makes referrals to post-hospital care providers utilizing knowledge of community resources.
Collaborates with the healthcare team to ensure discharge is timely, patient education and instructions are complete, and appropriate follow-up is established.
Utilizes current clinical nursing knowledge to effectively educate patients and families about chronic disease conditions.
Collaborates with staff nurses and physicians to ensure all elements for core measures have been met prior to discharge.
Conducts clinical review process according to Utilization Management Plan.
Identifies and intervenes in situations that pose financial risk to the patient and the organization.