RN Hospital Care Navigator

Jobtome; Schertz (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health System seeks a registered nurse to screen patients at admission for bed placement and determine status for acute or observation care. The role coordinates safe diversions to home or alternative care levels and collaborates with physicians, nurses, patients, and families to ensure appropriate services.

The ideal candidate has Texas RN licensure, BSN preferred, and 3 years of hospital experience, with certification in clinical documentation improvement and related fields highly

Qualifications

• RN with Texas license required.
• BSN preferred.
• Three years hospital experience preferred.
• Clinical Documentation Improvement course within time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients for placement in acute or observation beds for status determinations.
• Coordinate diversions to home or other level of care as appropriate.
• Liaise with medical staff, nursing, patients and families to ensure care continuity.
• Assist in coordinating utilization review and ensure documentation supports care decisions.

Skills

RN licensure Texas

BSN preferred

Case management

Utilization review

Hospital quality assurance

Clinical documentation improvement

Education

RN licensure (Texas)

BSN preferred

National certification preferred (CCR N, etc.)

Job description

University Health System seeks a registered nurse to screen patients at admission for bed placement and determine status for acute or observation care. The role coordinates safe diversions to home or alternative care levels and collaborates with physicians, nurses, patients, and families to ensure appropriate services.

The ideal candidate has Texas RN licensure, BSN preferred, and 3 years of hospital experience, with certification in clinical documentation improvement and related fields highly