Patient Care Navigator & Discharge Coordinator

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics in Salt Lake City, UT, seeks a registered nurse to provide clinical expertise and coordination of care across the patient trajectory from pre-admission to discharge. You will monitor progress, address patient and family needs, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to remove discharge barriers.

The role requires adaptability to rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays in a 24/7 health system; prior nursing experience and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration, Health Science or related field or equivalent.
• One year of related nursing experience.
• Current RN license for Utah or eligible via Interstate Compact.

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.
• Attends and participates in team program meetings.
• Updates and monitors nursing orders as needed based on care plan changes.
• Attends discharge briefing to give and receive updates on barriers to discharge and discharge needs.
• May follow up with patients within one week of discharge by performing post discharge follow up phone calls.
• At the discretion of department operational and patient care needs, this position is required to work rotating schedules, which may include variable hours, weekends, nights, and holidays to meet the staffing and patient care demands of a 24/7 complex health system. Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance during assigned shifts is considered an essential function of the role.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Patient care coordination

Nursing experience

Rotating shifts

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Health Care Administration, Health Science or related field (or equivalency)

RN license (Utah or Interstate Compact)

Job description

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics in Salt Lake City, UT, seeks a registered nurse to provide clinical expertise and coordination of care across the patient trajectory from pre-admission to discharge. You will monitor progress, address patient and family needs, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to remove discharge barriers.

The role requires adaptability to rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays in a 24/7 health system; prior nursing experience and