Surgical Care Navigator Part-Time RN (Bed & Discharge)

Montage Health; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 135,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Evening shift differential

Night shift differential

Job summary

Montage Health in Monterey, California is seeking a part-time Surgical Clinical Care Coordinator to act as the gatekeeper of Surgical Services, providing early visibility of admissions for proactive bed planning and ensuring proper statusing of each admission.

You will collaborate with surgical staff, PACU, and physicians to manage admissions, discharge planning, and payor requirements, while guiding staff on patient status and bed placement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• State of California RN license required; BLS required.
• 5 years acute care hospital experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid payor requirements is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as gatekeeper of Surgical Services, enabling bed planning.
• Coordinate admissions status (inpatient, observation, outpatient).
• Collaborate with surgical staff and PACU to optimize patient flow.
• Verify pre-authorization where required.
• Discharge planning and collaboration with care teams.

Skills

Effective communication

Strong organization

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Customer relations

Knowledge of reimbursement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (preferred)

State of California RN license required

American Heart Association BLS certified

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Montage Health in Monterey, California is seeking a part-time Surgical Clinical Care Coordinator to act as the gatekeeper of Surgical Services, providing early visibility of admissions for proactive bed planning and ensuring proper statusing of each admission.

You will collaborate with surgical staff, PACU, and physicians to manage admissions, discharge planning, and payor requirements, while guiding staff on patient status and bed placement.