RN Patient Care Navigator: Care Coordination & Transitions

Penn State Health; University Place (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health seeks an RN Patient Care Coordinator to lead patient care navigation and optimize transitions across the care continuum. You will advocate for patients and coordinate with physicians, nursing, departments, insurers, and post-acute providers to ensure timely, high-quality care handoffs.

The role emphasizes strong clinical acumen, effective communication, and a strategic, patient-centered approach to improve outcomes and experience across all touchpoints.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with WA RN license.
• Minimum 2 years of acute clinical nursing experience.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Preferred BSN.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and admits patients to Hospice House service per procedures.
• Reviews patient information with patients and family during admission.
• Advocates for patients and coordinates with physicians, nursing, insurers, and post-acute providers to ensure timely transitions.

Education

Registered Nurse license WA

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health seeks an RN Patient Care Coordinator to lead patient care navigation and optimize transitions across the care continuum. You will advocate for patients and coordinate with physicians, nursing, departments, insurers, and post-acute providers to ensure timely, high-quality care handoffs.

The role emphasizes strong clinical acumen, effective communication, and a strategic, patient-centered approach to improve outcomes and experience across all touchpoints.