Patient Care Navigator for Chronic Care Support

La Red Health Center Inc; Georgetown (DE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

La Red Health Center Inc in Georgetown, Delaware is seeking a Care Coordinator to partner with chronically ill patients, families, and care teams to improve well-being and satisfaction while reducing costs. The role emphasizes care planning, patient education, and resource navigation.

Qualifications include an associates or bachelor’s degree in a related field, state licensure as RN/LPN or social work, and 2–3 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Education: Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (RN/LPN), Social Work, Public Health, or a related healthcare field.
• Licensure: Active, unrestricted state license matching your professional designation (e.g., RN, LSW) if required by the state.
• Experience: Minimum of 2–3 years of clinical or case management experience, preferably in an outpatient clinic, home health, or community health setting.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to simplify complex medical information for patients.

Responsibilities

• Care Planning & Access: Create, implement, and promote adherence to individualized care plans built alongside patients, families, and primary care providers.
• Patient Education & Support: Deliver culturally and linguistically appropriate education regarding health, diseases, and medication management.
• Community & Resource Connection: Link patients and caregivers to relevant community resources to support external health and social needs.
• Preventive Care & Outcomes: Increase the utilization of preventive services to proactively reduce emergency room visits and hospital readmissions.

Skills

Case Management

Patient Advocacy

Cultural Competency

Clinical Knowledge

Resource Navigation

Education

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (RN/LPN), Social Work, Public Health, or related healthcare field

Active, unrestricted state license (RN/LPN/LSW)

Job description

La Red Health Center Inc in Georgetown, Delaware is seeking a Care Coordinator to partner with chronically ill patients, families, and care teams to improve well-being and satisfaction while reducing costs. The role emphasizes care planning, patient education, and resource navigation.

Qualifications include an associates or bachelor’s degree in a related field, state licensure as RN/LPN or social work, and 2–3 years of relevant experience.