RN Care Navigator: Seamless Patient Transitions

CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs is seeking a dedicated RN Care Coordinator to guide patients through the care continuum, ensuring safe, timely transitions and a high-quality experience. You will assess, plan, and facilitate discharge planning, collaborating with physicians, nursing teams, insurers, and post-acute providers to optimize outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Strong communication and advocacy are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Two years of acute hospital clinical experience required.
• Active RN license and CPR certification.
• Master’s degree in case management or nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform discharge planning assessments and update plans as patient needs change.
• Develop multidisciplinary discharge plans with the care team and post-acute providers.
• Oversee discharge plan implementation and care progression.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, insurers, and post-acute partners to ensure smooth transitions.
• Identify readmission risks and implement mitigation strategies for at least 30 days.

Skills

Nursing

Care coordination

Discharge planning

Communication

Education

RN license

Master’s in Case Management or Nursing

Job description

CommonSpirit Health's CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs is seeking a dedicated RN Care Coordinator to guide patients through the care continuum, ensuring safe, timely transitions and a high-quality experience. You will assess, plan, and facilitate discharge planning, collaborating with physicians, nursing teams, insurers, and post-acute providers to optimize outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Strong communication and advocacy are essential.