Patient Care Navigator - Care Coordination & Discharge

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health seeks a skilled care coordinator to provide clinical expertise and coordinate patient care from pre-admission through discharge. The role involves collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, managing care plans, and ensuring barriers to discharge are addressed. A Bachelor’s degree is required, along with RN licensure and a state eCredential.

Hybrid work setup in Salt Lake City. The position requires flexibility to work rotating shifts within a 24/7 health system,

Qualifications

• Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.
• Excellent human relations and effective communication skills.
• Demonstrated availability to work variable and rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in a 24/7 patient care environment.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, communicates and addresses patient and family care needs throughout the patient's stay.
• Acts as the key coordinator and contact for the patient care plan.
• Acts as clinical resource and support for bedside staff to address complex patient needs and assist with complex procedures.
• Collaborates with other Care Coordinators and Charge Nurses to identify burden of care and assign core team members.
• Participates in medical rounds at least two mornings a week.
• Attends patient evaluation conferences twice weekly, brings updates on patient progress, barriers to discharge and other concerns.

Skills

Communication skills

Population care

Rotating shifts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration/Health Science or related

Job description

University of Utah Health seeks a skilled care coordinator to provide clinical expertise and coordinate patient care from pre-admission through discharge. The role involves collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, managing care plans, and ensuring barriers to discharge are addressed. A Bachelor’s degree is required, along with RN licensure and a state eCredential.

Hybrid work setup in Salt Lake City. The position requires flexibility to work rotating shifts within a 24/7 health system,