Inpatient Care Navigator

Advocate Health Care; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Aurora Health Care in Illinois seeks a seasoned nurse to lead discharge planning and care coordination within a hospital setting. The role focuses on collaborating with patients and families, coordinating services, and aligning with CMS utilization management standards to support timely transitions.

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and an active RN license in the state, with at least 2 years of clinical nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing required.
• Registered Nurse license in the practicing state.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Conducts complete assessments, establishes plans, and initiates interventions within required timeframes.
• Collaborates with patient, family, and team to discharge planning and transitions.
• Provides case management and coordinates referrals to ensure timely progression of care.
• Documents interventions and utilization review activities per standards.
• Communicates with healthcare team and partners with Social Work for safe care plans.
• Ensures CMS regulatory notices and regulatory requirements are followed; stays informed on guidelines.

Skills

Prioritize and organize work

Effective communication

Critical thinking and timely decision

Electronic Health Record navigation

MS Office basics

Medicare A and B knowledge

Utilization Management concepts

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Advocate Aurora Health Care in Illinois seeks a seasoned nurse to lead discharge planning and care coordination within a hospital setting. The role focuses on collaborating with patients and families, coordinating services, and aligning with CMS utilization management standards to support timely transitions.

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and an active RN license in the state, with at least 2 years of clinical nursing experience.