Clinical Navigator - Part Time RN/PT/OT/SW

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 74,214 - 134,596; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Clinical Navigator for its Washington Hospital Center. This role involves coordinating patient care from scheduling through discharge while collaborating with healthcare teams. Ideal candidates will be nurses, therapists, or social workers with relevant licenses and 3-4 years of experience. The compensation range is USD $74,214.00 - USD $134,596.00 yearly. Join MedStar Health and contribute to enhancing patient care in one of the largest healthcare systems in the region.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of nursing, social work, physical therapy, or occupational therapy experience.
• Valid RN or PT license or Social Work/Counselor License (LGSW or LICSW) in DC.

Responsibilities

• Develops and facilitates pre-operative care and post-acute care plans.
• Coordinates services with healthcare professionals and patients.
• Educates patients and families on care coordination and services.
• Maintains relationships with providers to ensure teamwork.
• Monitors daily census and surgical schedules.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Patient care coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Master’s degree for Therapists/Social Workers

Job description

About The Job

Medstar Health is looking for a Clinical Navigator to join our team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. The ideal candidate will be a Nurse, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker that demonstrates leadership skills, including self-initiative and the establishment of effective organization/processes for planning, directing, problem-solving, and teambuilding.

The Clinical Navigator will ensure patients receive the right level of care at the right time. They are responsible for working with the patient/family and extended healthcare teams to promote a smooth, efficient, and customer-focused coordination of care from the time a case is scheduled through the acute care and post-acute care continuum. They will enhance the patient experience through effective and efficient patient care coordination using established criteria to determine the appropriateness of pre-/post-acute services. This individual will work with the patient/family, physician, inpatient case managers and other MedStar Health care providers to determine the most applicable post-acute environment(s) facilitating timely and medically appropriate discharge and transfer from the acute care hospital.

Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!

Primary Duties

• Collaborates with the extended team, referring and attending physicians, health care professionals, case management and the patient/family to develop and facilitate pre-operative care as needed and a post-acute care plan. Coordinates the services for appropriate pre-surgical preparation and post-acute care plan in cooperation with appropriate MedStar associates and businesses.
• Communicates with the patient, their caregivers, physicians, hospital case managers, health care professionals and other team members to facilitate a smooth and timely transition of the patient through pre-operative preparation, acute and post-acute care. Educates patients/family, physicians, and other referral sources on the pre-surgical and post-acute care programs, services, and the care coordination process. Informs and educates patients/families on the pre-surgical and post-acute plan of care and what to expect throughout the transition from one level of care to another.
• Maintains ongoing relationships with physicians and other referral sources and contributes to creating an environment of teamwork and trust among all associates.
• Offers patients/families a choice of pre- and post-surgical services and providers in determining the final plan of care and appropriately documents that choice in the patient’s medical record. Uses professional knowledge to shape care planning and coordination in partnership with patients and families.
• Performs daily routines including monitoring daily census and surgical schedules, attending appropriate unit rounds, keeping detailed daily logs/statistics regarding patients being followed, keeping workload organized and prioritized. Actively engages in continuous improvement opportunities relevant to the department and MedStar Health. Proactively develops efficient workflow practices.

Qualifications

• Nurses: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Physical/ Occupational Therapists and Social Workers: Master’s degree.
• 3-4 years nursing, social work, physical therapy, or occupational therapy experience.
• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) or Physical/Occupational Therapy License or Social Work/Counselor License (LGSW or LICSW) in the District of Columbia.
• This position has a hiring range of USD $74,214.00 - USD $134,596.00 /Yr.