Care Transition Navigator - PRN

Methodist Health System; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is seeking a Care Transitions Navigator to coordinate activities that promote quality outcomes, patient throughput, and discharge planning while balancing care with resource use.

The role identifies barriers to throughput, minimizes delays in discharge plans, and works with care teams to ensure smooth transitions for patients. A degree in Social Work or nursing background is preferred, with licensure as LMSW/LBSW or RN BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Master's in Social Work, or RN with BSN preferred.
• LMSW/LBSW or RN licensed by the Texas Board preferred.
• CCM or ACM certification preferred.
• 1 year related work experience.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to periodically flex work schedule as indicated by client or hospital needs.

Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly and openly
• Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment
• Be accountable for your performance
• Always look for ways to improve the patient experience
• Take initiative for your professional growth
• Be engaged and eager to build a winning team

Skills

Communication

Prioritization

Collaboration

Empathy

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Master's degree in Social Work

RN with BSN

LMSW/LBSW

CCM or ACM preferred

Job description

Hours of Work :

Varied

Days Of Week :

Varied

Work Shift :

PRN (United States of America)

Job Description :

Your Job:
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.

Your Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Master's degree in Social Work, Registered Nurse with BSN preferred. Hospital case management experience preferred
• LMSW/LBSW, or RN as licensed by the Texas Board of Examiners, CCM or ACM preferred
• 1 Year related work experience.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to periodically flex work schedule as indicated by client or hospital needs
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationship with all levels of staff
• Ability to communicate in an articulate manner, both verbally and in writing, and demonstrate empathy, flexibility, and objectiveness, and maintains a professional approach to handling confidential information.

Your Job Responsibilities:

• Communicate clearly and openly
• Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment
• Be accountable for your performance
• Always look for ways to improve the patient experience
• Take initiative for your professional growth
• Be engaged and eager to build a winning team

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is one of North Texas’ best places to work. And it keeps getting better. The flagship hospital of Methodist Health System, Methodist Dallas is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital. It is home to the only adult Level I Trauma Center in southern Dallas, the first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Dallas, and the newly renovated Linda and Mitch Hart Breast Center. Celebrating more than 90 years of service, 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:

• Magnet®-designated hospital
• 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 III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation programs