RN Care Navigator: Care Coordination & Discharge

Jobtome; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome is seeking a registered nurse for a care coordination role located in the Main Hospital Building. The position is onsite, dayshift from 8:00am to 4:30pm, full-time.

The nurse will assess patients, determine eligibility for services, coordinate plans of care, and work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, cost-effective care. Requirements include graduation from an accredited nursing program, active RN license in Texas (or compact license), and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• Must possess current, valid RN license or temporary RN license from the Texas Board of Nursing; or a valid Compact RN license.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from AHA, ARC, or Military Training Network.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients on the Care Coordination team to develop a plan of care.
• Identify funding sources and potential eligibility for patients.
• Coordinate care plans with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust plans to ensure quality, cost-effective care.
• Communicate plan of care and updates to patient/family; document accordingly.
• Apply utilization criteria to monitor admissions and length of stay; pursue improvements.
• Facilitate discharge planning and community service linkages.
• Collaborate with the health care team to optimize patient outcomes and resource use.

Skills

Care coordination

Patient advocacy

Communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Medicare/Medicaid knowledge

PC skills

Problem solving

Education

RN license - Texas Board

Tools

Windows

Job description

Jobtome is seeking a registered nurse for a care coordination role located in the Main Hospital Building. The position is onsite, dayshift from 8:00am to 4:30pm, full-time.

The nurse will assess patients, determine eligibility for services, coordinate plans of care, and work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, cost-effective care. Requirements include graduation from an accredited nursing program, active RN license in Texas (or compact license), and BLS certification.