Care Navigator: Discharge & Care Coordination

CHRISTUS Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a PRN Care Manager who partners with patients, families, and a multidisciplinary team to ensure smooth transitions from admission through discharge. The CM develops and manages care plans, optimizes patient flow, and supports access to community resources while maintaining regulatory compliance and high-quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes collaboration, advocacy, and effective communication to address barriers and improve length of stay and patient satisfaction in a

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong critical and analytical thinking.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with patient/family and multi-disciplinary teams to plan care.
• Develop and monitor the patient’s plan of care from admission to discharge.
• Identify barriers to throughput and coordinate discharge planning.
• Advocate for patient needs and coordinate community resources post-discharge.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary rounds and document plans in the medical record.
• Escalate issues to physicians, CM Director, and payors per policy.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Discharge planning

Case management

Education

Nursing degree

Social Work degree

Job description

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a PRN Care Manager who partners with patients, families, and a multidisciplinary team to ensure smooth transitions from admission through discharge. The CM develops and manages care plans, optimizes patient flow, and supports access to community resources while maintaining regulatory compliance and high-quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes collaboration, advocacy, and effective communication to address barriers and improve length of stay and patient satisfaction in a