RN Patient Care Navigator

Mercy Cedar Rapids; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Cedar Rapids is seeking a Patient Care Coordinator to support patient-centered care, acting as an advocate for patients and families. This role focuses on complex disease management, discharge planning, and clinically based care coordination in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Responsibilities include reviewing complex patient status, coordinating with physicians and care teams, applying InterQual criteria, and ensuring timely, quality care while adhering to safety guidelines and

Qualifications

• BSN or higher degree required or equivalent experience.
• Current Iowa RN license to practice nursing.
• Familiarity with utilization management and discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Review complex patient status and plan of care.
• Coordinate with physicians and care teams across units.
• Apply InterQual criteria for continued stay reviews.
• Ensure timely and quality care delivery and communication with payors.

Skills

Clear communication

Self-starter

InterQual criteria

Care coordination

Education

BSN or higher

Current Iowa RN license

Tools

InterQual Criteria

Job description

Mercy Cedar Rapids is seeking a Patient Care Coordinator to support patient-centered care, acting as an advocate for patients and families. This role focuses on complex disease management, discharge planning, and clinically based care coordination in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Responsibilities include reviewing complex patient status, coordinating with physicians and care teams, applying InterQual criteria, and ensuring timely, quality care while adhering to safety guidelines and