Inpatient Care Navigator & Discharge Manager

Atrium Health Enterprise; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Chicago seeks an experienced nurse leader to coordinate discharge planning, case management, and utilization management across patient care teams. You will work with physicians, social workers, and support staff to ensure timely care transitions.

The role requires a Board of Nursing approved RN education program graduate, an active RN license, and at least 3 years of related nursing experience. Strong communication and critical thinking are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program (RN).
• Current RN license in the state you work and reside (or eligible).
• Typically requires 3 years of related nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive assessments, plans, and initiates interventions within timelines.
• Collaborates with patient, family, and team to align discharge planning with patient goals.
• Provides case management for health care, finances, housing, or psychosocial issues.
• Initiates referrals to ensure timely progression of care and transitions.
• Communicates effectively with the healthcare team and partners with social work.
• Maintains knowledge of regulatory requirements and utilization management processes.

Skills

Prioritization

Communication

Critical thinking

EHR navigation

MS Office basics

Medicare knowledge

Utilization management

Education

RN education program (Board of Nursing approved)

Job description

Advocate Health Care in Chicago seeks an experienced nurse leader to coordinate discharge planning, case management, and utilization management across patient care teams. You will work with physicians, social workers, and support staff to ensure timely care transitions.

The role requires a Board of Nursing approved RN education program graduate, an active RN license, and at least 3 years of related nursing experience. Strong communication and critical thinking are essential for success.