RN Care Coordinator & Discharge Navigator

Advocate Health; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care seeks an experienced RN case manager to lead discharge planning and care coordination. You will assess patient needs, plan interventions, and collaborate with the care team to optimize transitions.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of nursing experience, knowledge of utilization management, and strong communication skills to engage patients, families, and providers in care decisions. On-site role within Advocate Health Care system.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required or temporary RN/P felivery license as applicable in state
• Typically 3+ years of related nursing experience with clinical expertise
• BSN preferred for advancing nursing practice
• Experience with case management and discharge planning preferred

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive assessments, develops plans, and initiates interventions within timelines
• Ensures continuity of care and discharge planning compliant with regulatory standards
• Provides case management addressing healthcare, finances, housing, and family needs
• Initiates internal and external referrals to progress care and transitions
• Collaborates with social work and care teams to resolve barriers to discharge and ensure safe care delivery

Skills

Prioritize & organize work

Effective communication

Critical thinking & decision making

Navigate Electronic Health Record

MS Office proficiency

Medicare A & B knowledge

Managed Care program awareness

Utilization Management knowledge

Education

RN licensure

BSN preferred

Tools

EHR Systems

MS Office

Job description

Advocate Health Care seeks an experienced RN case manager to lead discharge planning and care coordination. You will assess patient needs, plan interventions, and collaborate with the care team to optimize transitions.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of nursing experience, knowledge of utilization management, and strong communication skills to engage patients, families, and providers in care decisions. On-site role within Advocate Health Care system.