Registered Nurse, Patient Navigator - Full Time

Mercy-Health-System-Corporation; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking an RN Patient Navigator to coordinate patient care, facilitate transitions, and optimize resource use. The role supports improved outcomes through strong case management and collaboration with physicians, nurses, and discharge planners.

You will educate patients and families about chronic conditions, coordinate post-hospital referrals, and participate in on-call rotations to ensure seamless care across settings.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current KS RN license or state equivalent and BLS/CPR.
• BSN completion required or planned enrollment within agreed timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate patient care to ensure appropriate services and efficient use of resources.
• Assess patients early to identify discharge planning needs and community referrals.
• Create individualized, patient-focused plans for continuing care.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to ensure timely discharge and complete patient education.

Skills

Case management

Care coordination

Discharge planning

Patient education

On-call administration

Education

BSN

RN license

Tools

Allscripts Care Management

Epic EMR

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

OVERVIEW

The RN Patient Navigator coordinates and facilitates patient care activities to assure appropriateness of services and efficient utilization of resources, improve coordination of care across the health care continuum, and to contribute to improved patient satisfaction and outcomes.

Schedule: Monday-Friday with limited on-call rotation Shift: Days

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides case management, advocacy, and care coordination services to hospital patients in a variety of settings to assure seamless transitions in care while minimizing any associated delays or risk of readmission.
• Conducts early patient assessment, by case-finding and referral, to identify coordination and discharge planning needs.
• Creates individualized, patient -focused plan for meeting continuing care needs.
• Makes referrals to post-hospital care providers utilizing knowledge of community resources.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to ensure discharge is timely, patient education and instructions are complete, and appropriate follow-up is established.
• Utilizes current clinical nursing knowledge to effectively educate patients and families about chronic disease conditions.
• Collaborates with staff nurses and physicians to ensure all elements for core measures have been met prior to discharge.
• Conducts clinical review process according to Utilization Management Plan.
• Identifies and intervenes in situations that pose financial risk to the patient and the organization.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

• - BSN or upon hire BSN completion agreement for enrollment in an accredited BSN Completion Program

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Current Registered Nurse License in the state of practice. Case Management Certification (ACM) preferred. Certification preferred within three years to a specialty approved by CNO or designee; i.e.; Case Management, Med/Surg or Diabetic Education. BLS/CPR required within 90 days

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• May include color blind test (per department guidelines)
• Must be skilled with use of voice mail and phone features.
• Must be able to use available technology for language interpretation.
• Must have expert knowledge of Allscripts Care Management program and Epic EMR.
• Must be able to use Microsoft Outlook, and have basic knowledge of Excel and Word.
• Must be able to easily toggle between computer applications.
• Must be available to work and or be on-call on weekends and holidays, as assigned. On-call requires accessibility by pager or cell phone during assigned hours and ability to respond promptly to pages by phone.

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Assignments are based on abilities and are normally received in the form of results expected and due dates. Only general procedures are available to guide work. Must be able to work independently with minimal guidance.

SUPERVISES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

PAY RANGE: $38.80 - $60.14

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Life & Disability Insurance
• FSA/HSA Options
• Generous, accruing paid time off
• Paid Parental and caregiver leave
• Career advancement and educational opportunities
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Certification Reimbursement
• Well-being Programs
• Employee Discounts
• On-Demand Pay
• Financial Education
• Annual recognition/awards events
• Partner appreciation days
• Family entertainment/attractions discount
• Community service/improvement opportunities
• Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.

At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better.

As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:

• #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50
• One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women

For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations. As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more. The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.