Inpatient Care Navigator and Discharge Coordinator

Advocate Health Care; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care seeks an experienced RN Case Manager to drive comprehensive assessments, care planning, and timely transitions for hospital patients. You will partner with patients, families, and care teams to optimize outcomes and resource use.

The role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, adherence to regulatory standards, and proactive care coordination across services during the hospital stay and discharge process.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a nursing program with RN license.
• Typically requires 3 years of related nursing experience.
• BSN preferred or required per leadership guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and plan care within timelines.
• Coordinate discharge planning and transitions with patient, family, and team.
• Deliver case management across healthcare, finances, housing, and support services.
• Initiate referrals to ensure timely progression of care and utilization management.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve barriers to discharge and maintain regulatory compliance.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Care coordination

Utilization management

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Advocate Health Care seeks an experienced RN Case Manager to drive comprehensive assessments, care planning, and timely transitions for hospital patients. You will partner with patients, families, and care teams to optimize outcomes and resource use.

The role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, adherence to regulatory standards, and proactive care coordination across services during the hospital stay and discharge process.