Infectious Disease Care Navigator RN

stormontvail; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, KS is seeking an experienced RN Case Manager for Infectious Disease. You will assess patients, coordinate services, and work with the health care team to manage transitions and prevent readmissions.

The role is on-site with no remote work, requiring a BSN preferred, 5 years of acute care and discharge planning experience, and strong nursing competencies in care coordination and patient advocacy.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred; RN licensure in Kansas or multistate license accepted.
• Experience in acute care hospital settings and discharge planning.
• Knowledge of case management and patient transitions of care.

Responsibilities

• Analyze assessment data to identify problems and needs.
• Initiate prior authorizations for medications and treatments.
• Coordinate ambulatory care services (infusion, wound care, dialysis).
• Lead discharge planning with care team for next level of care.
• Educate patients and families about care options and resources.
• Promote health and wellness through coordinated care plans.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and risk reduction.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decision making

Leadership

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Professional conduct

Advocacy

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, KS is seeking an experienced RN Case Manager for Infectious Disease. You will assess patients, coordinate services, and work with the health care team to manage transitions and prevent readmissions.

The role is on-site with no remote work, requiring a BSN preferred, 5 years of acute care and discharge planning experience, and strong nursing competencies in care coordination and patient advocacy.