Patient Care Navigator & Discharge Planner

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health seeks a clinically experienced Care Coordination professional to optimize patient outcomes from pre-admission through discharge. The role requires coordinating care plans and serving as a resource for bedside staff to address complex patient needs.

Responsibilities include participation in rounds and eval conferences, updating care plans, and ensuring smooth discharge processes. Flexibility for rotating shifts, including nights and weekends, is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration, Health Science or related field (or equivalent).
• One year of related nursing experience.
• Current RN license in Utah, or eligible under Interstate Compact within 90 days of hire.

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.
• Rotating schedules, which may include variable hours, weekends, nights, and holidays to meet staffing and patient care demands.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Care coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration or Health Science

Job description

University of Utah Health seeks a clinically experienced Care Coordination professional to optimize patient outcomes from pre-admission through discharge. The role requires coordinating care plans and serving as a resource for bedside staff to address complex patient needs.

Responsibilities include participation in rounds and eval conferences, updating care plans, and ensuring smooth discharge processes. Flexibility for rotating shifts, including nights and weekends, is expected.