Care Continuum Navigator RN | Part-Time Impact

Meritus Medical Center Inc; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Shift differential

Job summary

Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD is recruiting a Registered Nurse (Care Continuum Navigator) for a part-time, on-site role. The position focuses on coordinating patient care across ED, inpatient care management, and community services to improve outcomes for high-risk patients and reduce avoidable utilization.

The role requires an RN license in Maryland (or Compact state with Maryland eligibility) and an ASN with 3 years acute care or BSN with 2 years acute care experience.

Qualifications

• ASN with minimum 3 years acute care or combined experience in acute care Utilization role, SNF, or community health setting.
• BSN with at least 2 years acute care experience or combined relevant experience in acute care/utilization role, SNF, or community health setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transitions of care with ED and inpatient Care Management teams and community partners.
• Identify high-risk and MVPs with potentially avoidable ED visits or hospitalizations.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of clinical, behavioral, social, and environmental factors.
• Develop individualized care plans with patients, families, and care teams.
• Coordinate care across inpatient, outpatient, and post-acute settings.
• Facilitate ED discharge planning and connect to follow-up care and resources.
• Partner with outpatient teams and community organizations to reduce unnecessary utilization.
• Advocate for patients and ensure safe, appropriate care in least restrictive settings.
• Monitor progress with quality metrics and outcomes data.
• Maintain accurate documentation and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Care coordination

Excellent communication

Collaboration

Clinical nursing expertise

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR (Electronic Medical Record)

Job description

Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD is recruiting a Registered Nurse (Care Continuum Navigator) for a part-time, on-site role. The position focuses on coordinating patient care across ED, inpatient care management, and community services to improve outcomes for high-risk patients and reduce avoidable utilization.

The role requires an RN license in Maryland (or Compact state with Maryland eligibility) and an ASN with 3 years acute care or BSN with 2 years acute care experience.