Care Transition Navigator

Methodist Health System; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center is seeking a Care Transitions Navigator to coordinate discharge planning and throughput, ensuring efficient patient flow and quality outcomes. The role emphasizes balancing optimal care with resource use, while identifying barriers to timely discharge.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Social Work (Master’s preferred), LMSW/LBSW or RN with Texas licensure (CCM/ACM preferred) and at least 1 year in a health setting, with hospital case management experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work required.
• Master’s degree in Social Work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities that promote quality outcomes, patient throughput and discharge planning. This includes supporting a balance of optimal care and appropriate resource utilization.
• Identify potential barriers to patient throughput and minimize delays in discharge plans.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

Master’s degree in Social Work

Job description

Hours of Work :

8

Days Of Week :

3

Work Shift :

Job Description :

Job Purpose

• The Care Transitions Navigator will coordinate activities that promote quality outcomes, patient throughput and discharge planning while supporting a balance of optimal care and appropriate resource utilization. The Care Transitions Navigator will identify potential barriers to patient throughput and quality outcomes minimizing delays in discharge plans.

Job Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work required
• Master’s degree in Social Work preferred

Licenses and/or Certifications:

• LMSW/LBSW, or RN as licensed by the Texas Board of Examiners, CCM or ACM preferred

Work Experience:

• 1 year of experience in health related setting
• Hospital case management experience preferred

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center is the first full-service, acute care hospital in Midlothian, Texas. Serving Midlothian and northern Ellis County, we are a 46-bed hospital that is designed to expand as the community grows. Providing everything from emergency care and advanced surgery to imaging and labor and delivery, our hospital has 16 emergency department beds, two operating suites, and the latest digital and medical technologies. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023
• Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023
• Level I Maternal Facility for perinatal care
• Level I Neonatal Facility
• Gene Rodgers Community Service Award, Midlothian Chamber of Commerce, 2022
• Robotic surgery capabilities
• Cardiac catheterization lab