Care Transition Navigator PRN

550 Methodist Midlothian Medical Center; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center seeks a Care Transitions Navigator to coordinate discharge planning and care transitions, promoting quality outcomes and efficient resource use. You will identify barriers to throughput and minimize delays in discharge plans while maintaining patient-centered care.

Ideal candidates hold a social work degree or RN with BSN, Texas licensure, and at least 1 year of related experience.

Qualifications

• Must have licensure or eligibility as LMSW/LBSW or RN licensed in Texas.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced hospital environment.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate discharge planning and care transitions.
• Identify barriers to throughput and optimal care.
• Maintain professional relationships with hospital staff.
• Promote the patient experience and outcomes through proactive communication.
• Support ongoing professional growth and teamwork.
• Be engaged in building a collaborative care environment.

Skills

Prioritization

Communication

Empathy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Master's degree in Social Work

RN with BSN preferred

LMSW/LBSW or RN license (Texas)

Job description

Hours of Work : Days Of Week : Work Shift : 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.
• 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 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

Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned: Great Place to Work Certified 2026-2027 Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2025 & 2026 Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma 2026 TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025 & 2026 Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026 Glassdoor’s Best-Led Companies 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care 2025 Military Friendly Gold Employer 2025 Becker’s Hospital Review 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2025 Newsweek’s Americas Greatest Workplaces 2025