RN Patient Navigator

Mercy Health • Janesville, WI

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About The Position

The RN Patient Navigator at Mercy Health Corporation plays a crucial role in coordinating and facilitating patient care activities. This position aims to ensure the appropriateness of services, efficient resource utilization, and improved patient satisfaction and outcomes. The RN Patient Navigator provides compassionate, culturally sensitive nursing care in a clinical setting, supporting the organization's mission and values. The role may require variable shifts, including weekends, holidays, and on-call hours, and involves floating to various units based on clinical needs.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Wisconsin.
• Experience in case management and care coordination.
• Strong clinical nursing knowledge and skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare teams.
• Excellent communication and patient education skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a clinical setting with diverse patient populations.
• Knowledge of community resources for post-hospital care.

Responsibilities

• Provides case management, advocacy, and care coordination services to hospital patients.
• Conducts early patient assessments to identify coordination and discharge planning needs.
• Creates individualized, patient-focused plans for continuing care needs.
• Makes referrals to post-hospital care providers using knowledge of community resources.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to ensure timely discharge and complete patient education.
• Utilizes clinical nursing knowledge to educate patients and families about chronic disease conditions.
• Collaborates with staff nurses and physicians to ensure core measures are met prior to discharge.
• Conducts clinical review processes according to the Utilization Management Plan.
• Identifies and intervenes in situations that pose financial risk to patients and the organization.

Benefits

• Employee engagement and empowerment programs.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Supportive workplace culture focused on teamwork and quality care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed