RN Care Navigator: Patient Transitions & Advocacy

CommonSpirit Health; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a RN Care Coordinator to lead discharge planning and care coordination across the continuum in the Puget Sound region.

The role requires an acute hospital background, WA RN license, and BLS/CPR certification, with preferred CCM/ACM credentials and a BSN. You will work with physicians, nursing, insurers, and post-acute providers to ensure timely, high-quality transitions.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with ≥2 years acute hospital clinical experience.
• Master's in Case Management or Nursing with at least 1 year of experience.
• Current WA Registered Nurse license.
• BLS/CPR certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Complete discharge planning assessment and update the plan.
• Develop multidisciplinary discharge plan with team and post-acute providers.
• Oversee and evaluate discharge plan implementation.
• Collaborate to ensure progression of care and appropriate inpatient utilization.
• Coordinate transitions to post-acute services based on clinical needs.
• Identify readmission risk and implement 30-day mitigation.

Skills

Acute care experience

Clinical coordination

Communication skills

Education

RN license WA

Master's in Case Management or Nursing

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a RN Care Coordinator to lead discharge planning and care coordination across the continuum in the Puget Sound region.

The role requires an acute hospital background, WA RN license, and BLS/CPR certification, with preferred CCM/ACM credentials and a BSN. You will work with physicians, nursing, insurers, and post-acute providers to ensure timely, high-quality transitions.