Care Management Navigator, Days

Norton Healthcare; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Healthcare is seeking a Care Manager for Norton West Louisville Hospital to coordinate patient care across the continuum. You will assess needs, plan interventions, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes and ensure discharge planning is efficient.

Ideal candidates will have a BSN, RN license, and at least three years in med-surg or critical care, with a focus on evidence-based practice within a major health system and commitment to cost-conscious care.

Qualifications

• Three years in med-surg or critical care nursing.
• BSN degree required.
• Licensed RN in the state.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, coordinate, monitor and evaluate patient care across the continuum.
• Coordinate discharge planning and monitor patient outcomes.
• Provide ongoing support and advocate for the patient within the healthcare team.
• Apply evidence-based practice and maintain professional development.

Skills

Med-Surg nursing

Critical Care

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

Responsibilities

In collaboration with the multidisciplinary healthcare team, the care manager assesses, plans, coordinates, monitors and evaluates the care, treatments and services necessary to meet the patient's individual care needs along the healthcare continuum. The care manager facilitates the effective use of resources, coordinates the discharge plan and assists in monitoring patient outcomes. The care manager provides ongoing support and expertise to the healthcare team and advocates for the patient throughout the patient stay. This collaborative process requires communication and coordination with the patient and/or the patient's representative along with other members of the healthcare team. The care manager applies established nationally recognized criteria sets to promote the delivery of medically appropriate and cost effective care. The care manager is responsible for assisting in maintaining a financially stable department, promoting their own professional development with an emphasis on evidence based practice and education supported by the Practice Governance Model.

Responsibilities

In collaboration with the multidisciplinary healthcare team, the care manager assesses, plans, coordinates, monitors and evaluates the care, treatments and services necessary to meet the patient's individual care needs along the healthcare continuum. The care manager facilitates the effective use of resources, coordinates the discharge plan and assists in monitoring patient outcomes. The care manager provides ongoing support and expertise to the healthcare team and advocates for the patient throughout the patient stay. This collaborative process requires communication and coordination with the patient and/or the patient's representative along with other members of the healthcare team. The care manager applies established nationally recognized criteria sets to promote the delivery of medically appropriate and cost effective care. The care manager is responsible for assisting in maintaining a financially stable department, promoting their own professional development with an emphasis on evidence based practice and education supported by the Practice Governance Model.

Norton Healthcare is committed to establishing health equity in every neighborhood, and Norton West Louisville Hospital is an example of that commitment put into action. Opened in November of 2024, this state-of-the-art facility is at 850 South 28th Street and offers comprehensive services, including a 24-hour emergency department, inpatient care, operating rooms and imaging technology. It serves both adults and children. It's designed with the voice of the community in mind and will change health care for generations to come.

Qualifications

Required:

• Three years in med-surg or critical care nursing
• Bachelor Degree BSN
• Registered Nurse

Desired

• Three years in medical surgical or critical care nursing
• Accredited Case Manager OR Certified Case Manager