RN Acute Care Navigator

ProMedica; Sylvania (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ProMedica Health and Wellness Center in Ohio is seeking an RN Acute Care Navigator to oversee patient care, ensure appropriate care progression, and coordinate discharge planning within the Pulmonary department.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, perform initial assessments, and educate patients on medications, treatments, and post-discharge care to optimize outcomes and reduce readmissions.

Qualifications

• Must have BSN or 5 years' applicable nursing experience.
• Current, active, and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice is required.
• MSN or higher is preferred.
• Experience in patient advocacy, care management, and knowledge of hospital/community resources is preferred.
• Case Management or similar experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee patient care and ensure appropriate level of care for caseload.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to conduct assessments and develop discharge plans.
• Educate patients on medications, treatments, and post-discharge care.
• Monitor patient progress and review health records to escalate issues for smooth transitions.

Skills

RN Licensure

Care coordination

Education

BSN

5 years nursing experience

Job description

Location:

ProMedica Health and Wellness Center

Department:

Pulmonary

Weekly Hours:

40

Status:

Full time

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Job Summary:

A ProMedica RN Acute Care Navigator plays a key role in overseeing patient care, seamless care progression, coordination, and the appropriate level of care for their caseload. You focus on optimizing length of stay, preventing readmissions and compliance with value-based programs.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to conduct initial assessments and develop discharge plans.

This role also requires patient education through providing patients with information on medications, treatments, and post-discharge care. Through the patient's stay, you will monitor their progress, review daily health records, and escalate any issues to leadership to ensure smooth transitions and patient outcomes.

The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the positions. It should not be considered exhaustive.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must have either a BSN, or 5 years' applicable nursing experience

• A current, active, and unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice is required

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• MSN or higher desired/preferred.

• Applicable experience in patient advocacy, care management, and knowledge of hospital and community resources

• Case Management or similar experience

• License: RN, BSN

• Certification: Specialty certification in care management (CCM, RN-BC, ACM or similar)

ProMedica is a mission-driven, not-for-profit health care organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It serves communities across nine states and provides a range of services, including acute and ambulatory care, a dental plan, and academic business lines. ProMedica owns and operates 10 hospitals and has an affiliated interest in one additional hospital. The organization employs over 1,300 health care providers through ProMedica Physicians and has more than 2,300 physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges. Committed to its mission of improving health and well-being, ProMedica has received national recognition for its clinical excellence and its initiatives to address social determinants of health.For more information about ProMedica, please visit promedica.org/aboutus.

Benefits:

We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being. It's what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact [e-mail]

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