Hospital Care Coordination Navigator

ScionHealth; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Central Tampa is seeking a Care Coordination professional to oversee patient needs across the continuum of care, collaborating with ICT and medical staff to ensure efficient resource use and high-quality discharge planning.

The role requires nursing or social work background, 2+ years in healthcare, knowledge of reimbursement, Medicare, and accreditation standards, and strong communication and problem‑solving skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of government and non-government payor practices, regulations, standards and reimbursement.
• Knowledge of Medicare benefits and insurance processes and contracts.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements.
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking, prioritization and time management.
• Basic computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office, word-processing and spreadsheet software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates clinical and/or psycho-social activities with the Interdisciplinary Team and Physicians.
• Monitors all areas of patients’ stay for effective care coordination and efficient care facilitation.
• Remains current on reimbursement modalities, community resources, case management, psychosocial and legal issues affecting patients and providers.
• Appropriately refers high risk patients who would benefit from additional support.
• Serves as a patient advocate to maximize informed decisions by patients and families.
• Participates in interdisciplinary patient care rounds and reviews treatment goals and resource optimization.

Skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Fluent English

Education

Postsecondary certificate/diploma in nursing or related program

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or social work

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Kindred Hospital Central Tampa is seeking a Care Coordination professional to oversee patient needs across the continuum of care, collaborating with ICT and medical staff to ensure efficient resource use and high-quality discharge planning.

The role requires nursing or social work background, 2+ years in healthcare, knowledge of reimbursement, Medicare, and accreditation standards, and strong communication and problem‑solving skills.