Care Navigator Acute RN

Job description

Department: 34006 Navicent Health Medical Center - Patient Placement Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm with variable holiday/ weekend shifts Pay Range: $41.10 - $61.65 Major Responsibilities: - Participates in rounds on the patient care unit with the attending physician and other members of the health care team; coordinates communication to assure collaboration and consistency in moving the patient's care to estimated date of discharge. - Assesses patients to determine their discharge planning and/or post-acute transition needs. Develops the discharge plan and works with the physician to implement the plan utilizing internal and external resources to ensure a safe discharge or transition to alternate level of care. Plan will address the following: assessment of patient's physical, functional, social and psychological status; assessment of cultural and language needs; assessment of caregiver resources and available benefits. - Assigns the appropriate care pathway based on the clinical feedback from the physician and the diagnosis-DRG. Ensures coordination of services among the patient's physicians, s...