RN Nurse Navigator: Transitional Care & Discharge Champion

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation & Paid Time Off

401(K) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Career development opportunities

HealthStream online learning catalogue

Job summary

Universal Hospital Services Inc. is hiring an RN Nurse Navigator for their facility in Laredo, TX. This position is crucial for managing patient transitions from hospital to home. You will collaborate with medical staff and families to ensure safe discharges, provide education, and strategize post-discharge care.

We require a Registered Nurse with at least three years of acute care experience, strong communication skills, and a dedication to improving patient outcomes. The role demands effective bilingual communication (English/Spanish preferred) and familiarity with electronic medical records.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of acute care nursing experience preferred.
• Preferred experience in case management or transitional care.
• Knowledge of community resources and discharge planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Proactively round on hospitalized patients to assess discharge needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for discharge planning.
• Provide education on disease management and post-discharge care.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Patient education

Care coordination

Education

Graduation from an accredited nursing education program

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas

Tools

Electronic medical records

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Universal Hospital Services Inc. is hiring an RN Nurse Navigator for their facility in Laredo, TX. This position is crucial for managing patient transitions from hospital to home. You will collaborate with medical staff and families to ensure safe discharges, provide education, and strategize post-discharge care.

We require a Registered Nurse with at least three years of acute care experience, strong communication skills, and a dedication to improving patient outcomes. The role demands effective bilingual communication (English/Spanish preferred) and familiarity with electronic medical records.