Inpatient Care Navigator RN - Discharge & Coordination

Aurora Health Care; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Condell Medical Center is seeking an Inpatient Care Manager (RN) to lead discharge planning and care coordination for hospital patients in Libertyville, IL. The role focuses on efficient utilization of resources, regulatory compliance, and patient-centered care across the hospital stay.

The position requires an RN license in Illinois, a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, and at least 2 years of clinical nursing experience.

Qualifications

• RN license required in practicing state.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Conducts assessments, creates care plans, and initiates interventions with timely discharge planning.
• Coordinates with patient, family, and team to align goals for discharge.
• Provides continuity of care and discharge planning per regulatory standards.
• Initiates referrals and documents discharge planning and utilization reviews.
• Collaborates with Social Work and care teams to implement safe plan of care.
• Supports CMS and payer communications with clinical updates as required.
• Maintains relationships with community agencies to meet patient needs.
• Educates staff on admission status, utilization management, and regulatory requirements.
• Stays current on healthcare regulations and reimbursement impacts.
• Demonstrates age-appropriate care across patient lifespan.

Skills

Prioritization

Communication

Critical thinking

Electronic Health Record

MS Office

Medicare guidelines

Managed Care

Utilization Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Advocate Condell Medical Center is seeking an Inpatient Care Manager (RN) to lead discharge planning and care coordination for hospital patients in Libertyville, IL. The role focuses on efficient utilization of resources, regulatory compliance, and patient-centered care across the hospital stay.

The position requires an RN license in Illinois, a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, and at least 2 years of clinical nursing experience.