Home Health Transition Navigator (RN)

CommonSpirit Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma, WA is hiring a Health at Home Navigator (RN).

The role centers on coordinating home-based services for patients transitioning from acute care to home, collaborating with physicians, case managers, and hospital teams to improve outcomes and satisfaction. The HHN supports discharge planning, patient advocacy, and early discussions about care destinations to promote home health or hospice as appropriate.

Qualifications

• RN license in state of practice required.
• Experience in home health or hospice preferred.
• Strong communication and patient education skills.
• Ability to work in a hospital-based startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with care teams to facilitate timely discharges to home-based services.
• Guide patients and families in navigating post-acute care options.
• Identify opportunities to reduce financial and clinical risks for patients.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds as a patient advocate.
• Initiate care destination discussions on admission to promote home health as an option.
• Identify and prioritize patient populations who will benefit from home-based services.
• Navigate barriers to access appropriate home-based care.

Skills

Home health

Post-acute navigation

Patient education

Discharge planning

Education

Licensed RN in state of practice

Accredited RN program

Job description

St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma, WA is hiring a Health at Home Navigator (RN).

The role centers on coordinating home-based services for patients transitioning from acute care to home, collaborating with physicians, case managers, and hospital teams to improve outcomes and satisfaction. The HHN supports discharge planning, patient advocacy, and early discussions about care destinations to promote home health or hospice as appropriate.