Inpatient & ED Care Transitions Navigator

Tryon Medical Partners; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tryon Medical Partners seeks an Advanced Care Provider– ED/Inpatient Navigator to serve as a clinical liaison across emergency and inpatient care, coordinating patient transitions to outpatient follow-up and reducing care gaps.

The role emphasizes timely coordination, accurate documentation, and collaboration with physicians, care teams, and patients to improve continuity of care and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current North Carolina licensure.
• Board certification (NP or PA-C).
• BLS certification (ACLS preferred where applicable).
• Strong clinical, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to travel between hospital facilities as needed if covering other ACP ED/Inpatient Navigators.

Responsibilities

• Reviews ED and inpatient census to identify patients requiring follow-up
• Management of acute health concerns as needed, including coordination with acute care providers and care team
• Coordinates post-discharge care, including scheduling and care plans
• Communicates with physicians, care teams, and patients to ensure continuity
• Performs clinical outreach and assessment as appropriate
• Facilitates transitions of care and addresses barriers to access
• Documents coordination activities in the EHR
• Supports readmission reduction and care management initiatives
• Collaborates with practice teams, care management, and external providers
• Other patient care tasks as directed

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Travel flexibility

Education

Nurse Practitioner program

Physician Assistant program

North Carolina licensure

Board certification (NP or PA-C)

BLS certification

ACLS certification (preferred)

Job description

Tryon Medical Partners seeks an Advanced Care Provider– ED/Inpatient Navigator to serve as a clinical liaison across emergency and inpatient care, coordinating patient transitions to outpatient follow-up and reducing care gaps.

The role emphasizes timely coordination, accurate documentation, and collaboration with physicians, care teams, and patients to improve continuity of care and patient outcomes.