RN Care Navigator: Discharge & Care Coordination

Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital; Council Oaks (NC); On-site; USD 109,459,000 - 164,188,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks a Registered Nurse Case Manager to coordinate discharge planning and care transitions for adult patients in our hospital. You will assess needs, collaborate with patients, families, social work, and physicians, and ensure timely, compliant care throughout the hospital stay.

The role requires an RN license and typically 3 years of related nursing experience; BSN is preferred. This is a full-time on-site position within Advocate HealthCare facilities in North Carolina.

Qualifications

• RN license required in home state or nurse license mobility.
• Typically 3 years of related nursing experience.
• Knowledge of discharge planning, regulatory standards and utilization management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop care plans within established timeframes.
• Coordinate discharge planning and referrals to ensure timely transitions.
• Collaborate with social work, physicians, and care teams to resolve barriers to discharge.
• Document discharge planning and utilization management activities per standards.
• Educate patients/families on care options, services, and access to resources.
• Maintain knowledge of CMS regulations and reimbursement considerations.

Skills

Prioritization & organization

Communication skills

Critical thinking & decision making

Electronic Health Record navigation

MS Office familiarity

Medicare/Medicaid knowledge

UM program knowledge

Discharge planning coordination

Education

RN nursing program graduate

BSN preferred

Job description

Advocate Health seeks a Registered Nurse Case Manager to coordinate discharge planning and care transitions for adult patients in our hospital. You will assess needs, collaborate with patients, families, social work, and physicians, and ensure timely, compliant care throughout the hospital stay.

The role requires an RN license and typically 3 years of related nursing experience; BSN is preferred. This is a full-time on-site position within Advocate HealthCare facilities in North Carolina.