RN Care Navigator: Transitions & Discharge

Independence Health System; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System in Greensburg, PA seeks a case manager RN to provide comprehensive care coordination and discharge planning for a defined patient population. You will collaborate with the care team to assess, coordinate, and negotiate services and resources to achieve desired outcomes.

The role emphasizes facilitating transitions of care, ensuring patient safety, and optimizing care pathways within the health system’s guidelines and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program.
• Three (3) years of clinical experience in healthcare or recent case management experience.
• Current working knowledge of utilization management, case management, and discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive care coordination and discharge planning for a designated patient population.
• Maintains continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions and needs.
• Assesses, plans, coordinates, and monitors options for patients, families, and the care team to promote effective care coordination outcomes.
• Collaborates with risk management and utilization review to resolve issues and ensure appropriate care and resource use.
• Ensures safe transitions of care to reduce readmissions and promote positive health outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Payor knowledge

Clinical reasoning

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Independence Health System in Greensburg, PA seeks a case manager RN to provide comprehensive care coordination and discharge planning for a defined patient population. You will collaborate with the care team to assess, coordinate, and negotiate services and resources to achieve desired outcomes.

The role emphasizes facilitating transitions of care, ensuring patient safety, and optimizing care pathways within the health system’s guidelines and regulatory requirements.