Innovative RN: Health-at-Home Navigator for Care Transitions

CommonSpirit Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health at Home is seeking a Health at Home Navigator, RN at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma, WA, to lead seamless discharge planning to home-based services.

You will collaborate with physicians, case managers, and discharge planners to improve outcomes, patient satisfaction, and care transitions.

The navigator will engage patients early, advocate for home health or hospice, and coordinate post-acute options in a startup-like setting.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Washington State.
• Experience in home health and hospice.
• Strong communication and patient education skills.
• Ability to lead and innovate in a startup-like environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with care teams to facilitate timely discharges to home-based services.
• Guide patients and families in post-acute care options and barriers.
• Identify opportunities to reduce financial and clinical risks for patients.
• Participate in rounds as a patient advocate for continued care at home.

Skills

RN licensed

Home Health

Care coordination

Discharge planning

Communication

Education

BSN or higher

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

CommonSpirit Health at Home is seeking a Health at Home Navigator, RN at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma, WA, to lead seamless discharge planning to home-based services.

You will collaborate with physicians, case managers, and discharge planners to improve outcomes, patient satisfaction, and care transitions.

The navigator will engage patients early, advocate for home health or hospice, and coordinate post-acute options in a startup-like setting.