Inpatient Care Navigator (RN) – Discharge & Transitions

Advocate Aurora Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks an RN Care Coordination professional to conduct comprehensive assessments, plan and implement patient care, and drive efficient discharge planning in a 40-hour week. The role collaborates with physicians, social work, and care teams to ensure timely care transitions within an integrated health system in Winston-Salem.

Required RN licensure and 3+ years of related nursing experience; BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• RN license required; BSN preferred.
• Typically 3 years of related nursing experience.
• Case management or discharge planning experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments, plan care, and initiate interventions with patient and family.
• Coordinate discharge planning and timely transitions of care.
• Provide case management across care settings and utilize community resources.
• Refer internally/externally to ensure timely progression of care.
• Collaborate with social work and healthcare team to remove discharge barriers.

Skills

Assessments

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Record

MS Office

Job description

Advocate Health seeks an RN Care Coordination professional to conduct comprehensive assessments, plan and implement patient care, and drive efficient discharge planning in a 40-hour week. The role collaborates with physicians, social work, and care teams to ensure timely care transitions within an integrated health system in Winston-Salem.

Required RN licensure and 3+ years of related nursing experience; BSN preferred.