Care Continuum Navigator

CHRISTUS Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Santa Fe, NM seeks a Per Diem Care Manager to coordinate patient care from admission through discharge. The CM collaborates with physicians and the care team to ensure safe transitions, optimize throughput, and promote patient satisfaction and safety.

The role emphasizes comprehensive assessments, plans of care, and ongoing evaluation of patient needs, including post-acute planning and resource support for diverse patient populations.

Qualifications

• Experience in discharge planning and patient flow management in a clinical setting.
• Ability to coordinate care across multidisciplinary teams and with payors.
• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients/families to assess social, emotional, and financial factors affecting discharge and plan.
• Develop and monitor the plan of care with CMII/CMIII.
• Coordinate patient care progression and advocate for patient needs during transitions.
• Identify barriers to discharge and work with team to expedite care.
• Communicate updates to patient/family and healthcare team; document accordingly.

Skills

Discharge planning

Case management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Certificate, Associate, or bachelor’s degree in nursing

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Santa Fe, NM seeks a Per Diem Care Manager to coordinate patient care from admission through discharge. The CM collaborates with physicians and the care team to ensure safe transitions, optimize throughput, and promote patient satisfaction and safety.

The role emphasizes comprehensive assessments, plans of care, and ongoing evaluation of patient needs, including post-acute planning and resource support for diverse patient populations.